Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection by Subject "Aflatoxins"
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Aflatoxins and ochratoxins detection in cinnamon spices sold in selected supermarkets in Kira Municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Spices are one of the flavoring components of food in the cooking recipes of different nations that are used daily. Studies have shown that, these ingredients may be contaminated by toxicogenic fungi and subsequent production ... -
Detection of aflatoxins in maize grains and maize flour from Central and Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites known to be carcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenic, immunosuppressive, and mutagenic. Several studies have reported presence of aflatoxins in different food matrices, in various ... -
Handling practices and aflatoxin contamination of the dry wild edible mushrooms sold in Rushere town council Kiruhura District Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus species of fungus which include Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxin presence in various foods is considered as a health threat across the ...