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Assorted Methods for Decontamination of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk Using Microbial Adsorbents

Jean Claude Assaf1,2,3, Sahar Nahle4,5,6, Ali Chokr7,8

  • 1Centre d'Analyses et de Recherche (CAR), Unité de Recherche Technologies et Valorisation agro-Alimentaire (UR-TVA), Faculté des Sciences, Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth, Campus des sciences et technologies, Mar Roukos, Matn 1104-2020, Lebanon . jeanclaude.assaf@net.usj.edu.lb.

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|June 1, 2019
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Microbial decontamination effectively reduces aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in milk by binding to the toxin. This review explores bio-adsorbent agents like bacteria and yeasts for safer dairy products.

Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Mycology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Aflatoxins (AF) are carcinogenic fungal metabolites contaminating crops.
  • Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1), found in milk, originates from cow ingestion of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)-contaminated feed.
  • AFM1 in milk poses risks to dairy industries and consumers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current AFM1 decontamination methods in milk.
  • To focus on microbial bio-adsorbent agents for AFM1 removal.
  • To address concerns regarding the stability and efficiency of AFM1-microbial complexes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on AFM1 decontamination strategies.
  • Analysis of microbial agents (bacteria, yeasts) as bio-adsorbents for AFM1.
  • Evaluation of binding stability and efficiency of AFM1-microbial complexes.

Main Results:

  • Microbial agents, including bacteria and yeasts, show promise in complexing and reducing AFM1 in milk.
  • The stability of the formed AFM1-microbial complexes is a key factor in decontamination effectiveness.
  • Various experimental approaches can be employed to optimize decontamination efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Microbial decontamination is a viable strategy for reducing AFM1 levels in milk.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and optimize the stability and efficiency of AFM1-microbial binding.
  • Effective decontamination methods are crucial for ensuring dairy product safety.
Keywords:
Aflatoxin M1bindingdecontaminationmilkmycotoxinsstability

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