Microbial detoxification of mycotoxins in food

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain genera of fungi including but not limited to , and . Their persistence in agricultural commodities poses a significant food safety issue owing to their carcinogenic, teratogenic, and immunosuppressive effects. Due to their inherent stabi...

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Published in:Frontiers in microbiology 2022-11, Vol.13, p.957148-957148
Main Authors: Abraham, Nadine, Chan, Edicon Tze Shun, Zhou, Ting, Seah, Stephen Y K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aflatoxins
citrinin
Microbiology
Mycotoxins
ochratoxin
patulin
zearaleneone
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Summary:Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain genera of fungi including but not limited to , and . Their persistence in agricultural commodities poses a significant food safety issue owing to their carcinogenic, teratogenic, and immunosuppressive effects. Due to their inherent stability, mycotoxin levels in contaminated food often exceed the prescribed regulatory thresholds posing a risk to both humans and livestock. Although physical and chemical methods have been applied to remove mycotoxins, these approaches may reduce the nutrient quality and organoleptic properties of food. Microbial transformation of mycotoxins is a promising alternative for mycotoxin detoxification as it is more specific and environmentally friendly compared to physical/chemical methods. Here we review the biological detoxification of the major mycotoxins with a focus on microbial enzymes.
ISSN:1664-302X
1664-302X
DOI:10.3389/fmicb.2022.957148