Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination
The ability of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in drying maize and controlling aflatoxin contamination was studied under different temperatures, drying times and SAP-to-maize ratios. Temperature and drying time showed significant influence on the aflatoxin formation. SAP-to-maize ratios between 1:1 an...
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| author | Mbuge, D.O. Negrini, R. Nyakundi, L.O. Kuate, S.P. Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit Muiru, W.M. Torto, B. Mezzenga, R. |
| author_browse | Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit Kuate, S.P. Mbuge, D.O. Mezzenga, R. Muiru, W.M. Negrini, R. Nyakundi, L.O. Torto, B. |
| author_facet | Mbuge, D.O. Negrini, R. Nyakundi, L.O. Kuate, S.P. Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit Muiru, W.M. Torto, B. Mezzenga, R. |
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| description | The ability of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in drying maize and controlling aflatoxin contamination was studied under different temperatures, drying times and SAP-to-maize ratios. Temperature and drying time showed significant influence on the aflatoxin formation. SAP-to-maize ratios between 1:1 and 1:5 showed little or no aflatoxin contamination after drying to the optimal moisture content (MC) of 13 %, while for ratios 1:10 and 1:20, aflatoxin contamination was not well controlled due to the overall higher MC and drying time, which made these ratios unsuitable for the drying process. Results clearly show that temperature, frequency of SAP change, drying time and SAP-to-maize ratio influenced the drying rate and aflatoxin contamination. Furthermore, it was shown that SAP had good potential for grain drying and can be used iteratively, which can make this system an optimal solution to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize, particular for developing countries and resource-lacking areas. |
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| spelling | CGSpace773352024-05-01T08:15:51Z Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination Mbuge, D.O. Negrini, R. Nyakundi, L.O. Kuate, S.P. Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit Muiru, W.M. Torto, B. Mezzenga, R. aflatoxins maize postharvest polymers aspergillus sap food science The ability of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in drying maize and controlling aflatoxin contamination was studied under different temperatures, drying times and SAP-to-maize ratios. Temperature and drying time showed significant influence on the aflatoxin formation. SAP-to-maize ratios between 1:1 and 1:5 showed little or no aflatoxin contamination after drying to the optimal moisture content (MC) of 13 %, while for ratios 1:10 and 1:20, aflatoxin contamination was not well controlled due to the overall higher MC and drying time, which made these ratios unsuitable for the drying process. Results clearly show that temperature, frequency of SAP change, drying time and SAP-to-maize ratio influenced the drying rate and aflatoxin contamination. Furthermore, it was shown that SAP had good potential for grain drying and can be used iteratively, which can make this system an optimal solution to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize, particular for developing countries and resource-lacking areas. 2016-08 2016-10-18T13:31:35Z 2016-10-18T13:31:35Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77335 en Limited Access Springer Mbuge, D.O., Negrini, R., Nyakundi, L.O., Kuate, S.P., Bandyopadhyay, R., Muiru, W.M., ... & Mezzenga, R. (2016). Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-9. |
| spellingShingle | aflatoxins maize postharvest polymers aspergillus sap food science Mbuge, D.O. Negrini, R. Nyakundi, L.O. Kuate, S.P. Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit Muiru, W.M. Torto, B. Mezzenga, R. Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination |
| title | Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination |
| title_full | Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination |
| title_fullStr | Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination |
| title_short | Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination |
| title_sort | application of superabsorbent polymers sap as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination |
| topic | aflatoxins maize postharvest polymers aspergillus sap food science |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77335 |
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