title: Fumonisins B1 and B2 in the corn-milling process and corn-based products, and evaluation of estimated daily intake.
abstract: The distribution of fumonisins (FBs: FB1 and FB2) in the corn-milling process and in corn-based products, as well as daily intake estimates for the Brazilian population were evaluated. Among corn fractions samples, corn meal had the highest mean concentration of FB1 (1305 µg kg(-1)) and FB2 (651 µg kg(-1)) and a distribution factors of 452% and 256% in relation to corn grain, respectively. On the other hand, the distribution factor of FB1 and FB2 in corn flour was found to be 144% and 88% respectively, which demonstrates that fumonisins in this fraction were reduced compared with corn grain. As a result, almost half the corn meal samples (47%) would be non-compliant with future Brazilian regulation (2017) for fumonisins. However, corn-based products, such as corn flakes and popcorn, were in compliance with the regulation. The average probable daily intake and maximum probable daily intake of fumonisins estimated for the Santa Catarina state (Brazil) population were below the provisional maximum tolerable daily intake of 2 µg kg(-1) body weight day(-1) for all corn samples. Despite this, the adoption of practices to control the occurrence of fumonisins should be applied to the corn-milling fractions that may contain a higher concentration of this toxin, such as corn meal, often used for animal feed in Brazil.
authors.affiliation: a Laboratory of Mycotoxicology and Food Contaminants, Food Science and Technology Department , Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianopolis , Brazil.
authors.forename: Geovana D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Savi
authors.affiliation: a Laboratory of Mycotoxicology and Food Contaminants, Food Science and Technology Department , Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianopolis , Brazil.
authors.forename: Karim C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Piacentini
authors.affiliation: a Laboratory of Mycotoxicology and Food Contaminants, Food Science and Technology Department , Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianopolis , Brazil.
authors.forename: Djeini
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Marchi
authors.affiliation: a Laboratory of Mycotoxicology and Food Contaminants, Food Science and Technology Department , Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianopolis , Brazil.
authors.forename: Vildes M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Scussel
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D001938:Brazil; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000032:analysis*; D037341:Fumonisins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis*; D003313:Zea mays / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D037341:Fumonisins; C056934:fumonisin B2; C056933:fumonisin B1
keywords: Fumonisins; corn flakes; daily intake; milling process; popcorn