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View article: Occurrence of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk Consumed in Tirana, Albania, and Health Risk Assessment in Different Population Groups
Occurrence of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk Consumed in Tirana, Albania, and Health Risk Assessment in Different Population Groups Open
This study evaluated the prevalence of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in milk marketed in Tirana, Albania, along with dietary exposure and associated potential health risks. The World Health Organization has categorized Albania in cluster G02 of GEMS…
View article: NIR Spectroscopy Application for Quality Control of Wheat Grain Produced in Albania
NIR Spectroscopy Application for Quality Control of Wheat Grain Produced in Albania Open
Wheat and its processed flour-based items have been one of the main staple foods of Europeans, including Albanians. Its nutritional importance is attributed to its role as a crucial source of microelements and its versatility for conversio…
View article: A survey of natural mycological and AFB1 contamination in wheat and maize during the 2022 harvesting season in Albania
A survey of natural mycological and AFB1 contamination in wheat and maize during the 2022 harvesting season in Albania Open
Mycotoxins are considered critical contaminants in food and feed, and aflatoxins are the most potent and ubiquitous in maize and wheat. Invasion of toxigenic fungi is manifested in the field and during storage and is directly related to cl…
View article: High Prevalence of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Aflatoxin B1 Contamination in Corn and Wheat Grains Grown to Albania: Implications for Food Safety
High Prevalence of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Aflatoxin B1 Contamination in Corn and Wheat Grains Grown to Albania: Implications for Food Safety Open
Background: Today, mycotoxins are considered critical contaminants in foodstuffs produced by fungi, highlighting the importance of food safety to human health. The toxigenic fungi invasion and mycotoxin production are highly variable and d…
View article: Quality Aspects Of Wheat Produced And Consumed In Albania
Quality Aspects Of Wheat Produced And Consumed In Albania Open
Background: Wheat and its processed flour-based items have been one of the main dietary choices among Albanians. The nutritional significance of wheat lies in its function as a vital provider of microelements and its adaptability for trans…
View article: Nutritional value and quality aspects of wheat produced and consumed in Albania
Nutritional value and quality aspects of wheat produced and consumed in Albania Open
Wheat and its flour-processed foods constitute the staple food of the Albanians. Nutritional importance relates to its role as an essential source of microelements and its flexibility to be processed in a wide range (e.g., bread, pasta, pa…
View article: A Survey on Mycological and Aflatoxin B1 Contamination in Wheat and Maize Harvested during the 2022 Season in Albania
A Survey on Mycological and Aflatoxin B1 Contamination in Wheat and Maize Harvested during the 2022 Season in Albania Open
Today, given the paramount importance of food safety to human health, mycotoxins are considered especially important contaminants of foodstuffs. Among the mycotoxins, aflatoxins are potent food contaminants which are present in maize and w…
View article: A Survey of Natural, Mycological, and AFB1 Contamination in Wheat and Maize during the 2022 Harvesting Season in Albania
A Survey of Natural, Mycological, and AFB1 Contamination in Wheat and Maize during the 2022 Harvesting Season in Albania Open
(1) Background: Nowadays, food safety is paramount in human health, with mycotoxin as one of the most important contaminants to contaminate foodstuffs. Aflatoxins are potent food contaminants present in maize and wheat. Invasion of toxigen…