Regulations relating to mycotoxins in almonds in European context
Giusy Diella1, Osvalda De Giglio1, Lisa Vallone2
1Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy.
Abstract:
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by several species of fungi and having a toxic effect on humans and farm animals. In particular, almonds, a rich source of nutrients and phytochemicals, can be contaminated by aflatoxins, one of the most important mycotoxins, mainly produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The reference regulations in this field are continuously improved and updated worldwide. This paper reports the current state of the European regulations on aflatoxins in almonds concerning the limits, and the procedures for performing official controls and for import.
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