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Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by

Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by Correct Answer moulds

The correct answer is moulds.

AFLATOXIN:

  1. These are poisonous carcinogens that are found on agricultural crops such as maize, peanuts, tree nuts, cotton seeds, etc.
  2. Aflatoxins are produced by fungi such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus.
  3. Exposure to these toxins can result in stunted growth in children and a higher risk of liver cancer.
  4. The most toxic aflatoxin amongst all is the Aflatoxin B1.
  5. High temperatures and humid climates or stressful conditions like drought make the environment favorable for these fungi to produce aflatoxins.
  6. Detection of Aflatoxins in humans can be done by the following two methods:
    1. Measurement of the AFB1-guanine adduct in the urine of the suspected person.
    2. Measurement of the AFB1-albumin adduct level in the blood serum.

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