title: Experimental short time production of aflatoxins by Aspergillus parasiticus in mixed feeds as related to various moisture contents.
abstract: Experimental short time production of aflatoxins in mixed feeds at 22, 28 and 37 degrees C as related to various moisture contents was studied. Growth of Aspergillus parasiticus was not observed in the meals with a moisture content ranging around 15% (22, 28 and 37 degrees C); the lowest quantifiable total aflatoxins at the fourth day was detected at 22 degrees C with 19.4% of moisture content; the higher total quantity of aflatoxins (113 mg/kg) was produced at 28 degrees C with 29.3% of moisture content. The ratio aflatoxin B1/aflatoxin G1 increased as the temperature raised.
mesh_terms: D000348:Aflatoxins / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D000821:Animal Feed; D001230:Aspergillus / Q000254:growth & development*; D007700:Kinetics; D013696:Temperature; D014867:Water / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000348:Aflatoxins; D014867:Water