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J Grajewski1, D Kiec, K Szczepaniak

  • 1Institut für Biologie und Umweltschutz, Kazimierz Wielki-Bydgoszczer Akademie, Chodkiewicza-Str. 30, PL-85-064, Bydgoszcz.

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Beer consumption may increase ochratoxin A (OTA) risk. Analysis of local Pomeranian beer revealed high ergosterol in malt but low OTA levels in most beer samples, indicating potential safety concerns.

Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Mycology
  • Analytical Chemistry

Context:

  • Increasing beer consumption necessitates evaluating potential health risks associated with mycotoxins.
  • Local breweries, particularly those offering lower-priced products, require specific safety assessments.
  • Winter season analysis provides insights into seasonal variations of contaminants in beer production.

Purpose:

  • To assess the levels of ochratoxin A (OTA) and ergosterol in malt and beer from a Pomeranian brewery.
  • To determine the presence and concentration of fungi, OTA, and ergosterol in beer production ingredients and final products.
  • To evaluate the potential risk of OTA contamination in beer linked to its consumption.

Summary:

  • Ergosterol, a fungal biomarker, was found in high concentrations across all analyzed malt samples.

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  • Low concentrations of OTA were identified in 70% of the analyzed beer samples.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of monitoring mycotoxin levels, specifically OTA, in beer production.
    • Suggests that while malt may harbor fungal contamination, the final beer product may have reduced OTA levels.
    • Informs consumers and the brewing industry about potential mycotoxin presence in economically accessible beer products.