Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically?
Aflatoxins continue to be a food safety problem globally, especially in developing regions. A significant amount of effort and resources have been invested in an attempt to control aflatoxins. However, these efforts have not substantially decreased the prevalence nor the dietary exposure to aflatoxi...
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| author | Ahlberg, Sara H. Grace, Delia Okoth, S. Lindahl, Johanna F. |
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| description | Aflatoxins continue to be a food safety problem globally, especially in developing regions. A significant amount of effort and resources have been invested in an attempt to control aflatoxins. However, these efforts have not substantially decreased the prevalence nor the dietary exposure to aflatoxins in developing countries. One approach to aflatoxin control is the use of binding agents in foods, and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been studied extensively for this purpose. However, when assessing the results comprehensively and reviewing the practicality and ethics of use, risks are evident, and concerns arise. In conclusion, our review suggests that there are too many issues with using LAB for aflatoxin binding for it to be safely promoted. Arguably, using binders in human food might even worsen food safety in the longer term. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1022632023-12-08T19:36:04Z Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically? Ahlberg, Sara H. Grace, Delia Okoth, S. Lindahl, Johanna F. food safety aflatoxins health Aflatoxins continue to be a food safety problem globally, especially in developing regions. A significant amount of effort and resources have been invested in an attempt to control aflatoxins. However, these efforts have not substantially decreased the prevalence nor the dietary exposure to aflatoxins in developing countries. One approach to aflatoxin control is the use of binding agents in foods, and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been studied extensively for this purpose. However, when assessing the results comprehensively and reviewing the practicality and ethics of use, risks are evident, and concerns arise. In conclusion, our review suggests that there are too many issues with using LAB for aflatoxin binding for it to be safely promoted. Arguably, using binders in human food might even worsen food safety in the longer term. 2019-07-14 2019-07-23T08:36:20Z 2019-07-23T08:36:20Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102263 en Open Access MDPI Ahlberg, S., Randolph, D., Okoth, S. and Lindahl, J. 2019. Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically? Toxins 11(7): 410. |
| spellingShingle | food safety aflatoxins health Ahlberg, Sara H. Grace, Delia Okoth, S. Lindahl, Johanna F. Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically? |
| title | Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically? |
| title_full | Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically? |
| title_fullStr | Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically? |
| title_short | Aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption—Can this be promoted safely and ethically? |
| title_sort | aflatoxin binders in foods for human consumption can this be promoted safely and ethically |
| topic | food safety aflatoxins health |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102263 |
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