title: Growth and aflatoxin production ofaspergillus flavus on some spices marketed in Turkey.
abstract: Growth and aflatoxin production byAspergillus flavus (MAM-268 C17, TNS=98) on autoclaved coconut, black pepper, crushed red pepper, red pepper powder were studied. Coconut were found to be a better substrate for fungal growth, as well as aflatoxin production. Red pepper powder could be considered as a poor substrate for fungal growth. The amount of aflatoxin found in crushed red pepper under laboratory conditions is much less compared with coconut, black pepper and red pepper powder.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary, Food Science and Technology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karagöz