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  • Food Science and Technology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biotechnology

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  • Aflatoxins (AFs) contamination in food poses a significant health risk.
  • Accurate AFs detection is vital for food safety assurance.
  • Conventional detection methods are complex and unsuitable for on-site use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest advancements in visual detection methods for AFs.
  • To discuss emerging technologies integrated with visual detection.
  • To analyze the challenges and future trends in AFs detection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on visual detection techniques for AFs.
  • Discussion of paper-based tests, chromogenic reactions, and luminescent methods.
  • Exploration of nanotechnology, DNAzymes, and aptamers in AFs detection.

Main Results:

  • Visual detection methods offer rapid, instrument-free, and on-site analysis of AFs.
  • Integration with nanotechnology, DNAzymes, and aptamers enhances sensitivity and accuracy.
  • Various visual methods show potential for diverse food safety applications.

Conclusions:

  • Visual detection methods are highly suitable for on-site AFs surveillance.
  • Emerging technologies significantly improve the performance of visual AFs detection.
  • Further development is needed to address challenges and optimize future trends.