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    This study details a lab-scale fermentor for solid-substrate fermentation, achieving high ochratoxin yields from wheat. Optimal results depend on precise initial moisture content for effective fungal toxin production.

    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Food Science
    • Biotechnology

    Background:

    • Solid-substrate fermentation (SSF) is crucial for producing various metabolites, including mycotoxins.
    • Ochratoxin A is a significant mycotoxin with implications for food safety and human health.
    • Efficient laboratory-scale systems are needed to study and optimize mycotoxin production.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and evaluate a laboratory-scale fermentor for solid-substrate fermentation.
    • To determine the optimal conditions for ochratoxin production using wheat as a substrate.
    • To identify critical factors influencing ochratoxin yield in the developed fermentor.

    Main Methods:

    • Construction and testing of a novel laboratory-scale fermentor.
    • Solid-substrate fermentation of wheat to produce ochratoxin.

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  • Systematic variation of fermentation parameters including substrate moisture, aeration, agitation, and inoculum.

    • Main Results:

    • Consistent ochratoxin yields ranging from 2,000 to 2,500 µg/g of wheat were achieved.
    • Peak yields of up to 4,000 µg/g of ochratoxin were occasionally obtained.
    • Initial substrate moisture content between 30-31% was identified as the most critical factor for maximizing yields.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed laboratory-scale fermentor is effective for ochratoxin production via solid-substrate fermentation.
    • Substrate moisture content is a key determinant for optimizing ochratoxin yields.
    • Further research can utilize this system to explore other fungal metabolites and fermentation processes.