Mycotoxins in Foodstuff

A mycotoxin is a toxin produced by a fungus under special conditions of moisture and temperature. These fungi are aerobic and microscopic and, moreover, may colonize many kinds of food from the field to the table. Mycotoxins are not only a spoilage issue for food, but in high doses can be a serious health threat for humans. It's imperative that the food industry has a basic understanding fungi and their corresponding mycotoxins. The present book gives an indepth overview of by listing the degree of contamination, concentration and country of origin/detection for each case of mycotoxin contamination. In addition, the book shows whether food is predisposed for mycotoxin contamination.