Determination of Fumonisin (B₁+B₂)

Determination of Fumonisin (B₁+B₂)

Fumonisins are naturally occurring toxins from various fusarium molds. The main forms of fumonisins found in foods are B1, B2, and B3. Fumonisins cause important health problems especially in farm animals.

Fusarium verticillioides, F. proliferatum and F. fujikuroi fungi, as well as some less common Fusarium species, are common contaminants of maize and to a lesser extent wheat and other grains. Fumanosin B1 is rarely detected in meat and meat products, milk and dairy products.

Fumonisins are suspected human carcinogens. The most analyzed foods are:

• Brass
• Wheat
• Barley
• Egypt
• Rye
• Oats
• Asparagus
• Garlic
• Beers
• Dried figs
• Milk

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