Mycotoxin contamination in cereal-based baby foods

Author(s)

Piacentini, Karim C. ^[1] ; Ferranti, Larissa S. ^[2] ; Pinheiro, Mariana ^[2] ; Bertozzi, Bruno G. ^[2] ; Rocha, Liliana O. ^[2]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Biotechnol Dept, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 2415, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Food Engn Fac, Dept Food Sci, Av Monteiro Lobato 80, Campinas, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Review article
• Source: CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE; v. 30, p. 73-78, DEC 2019.
• Web of Science Citations: 0

Abstract

Compared to adults, children and especially infants, have a markedly different physiology. Mainly due to metabolic rates and lower body weight, infants are recognized as a potentially vulnerable subgroup with respect to consumption of mycotoxins. In this review, analysis of the main mycotoxins occurring in food intended for children, such as aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, Fusarium toxins and Alternaria toxins, is presented. Aspects regarding general mechanisms of toxicity, tolerable daily intake and regulations are shown. Additionally, occurrence of mycotoxins in cereal-based baby foods during the last 15 years is are also discussed. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/04811-4 - Population structure of the Fusarium graminearum species complex and mycotoxin contamination of cultivated and native barley in Brazil
• Grantee: Liliana de Oliveira Rocha
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants