Aflatoxin Binders in Foods for Human Consumption-Can This be Promoted Safely and Ethically?

Sammanfattning

Aflatoxins continue to be a food safety problem globally, especially in developing regions. A significant amount of effort and resources have been invested in an attempt to control aflatoxins. However, these efforts have not substantially decreased the prevalence nor the dietary exposure to aflatoxins in developing countries. One approach to aflatoxin control is the use of binding agents in foods, and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been studied extensively for this purpose. However, when assessing the results comprehensively and reviewing the practicality and ethics of use, risks are evident, and concerns arise. In conclusion, our review suggests that there are too many issues with using LAB for aflatoxin binding for it to be safely promoted. Arguably, using binders in human food might even worsen food safety in the longer term.

Nyckelord

Aflatoxins; binding; food safety; biocontrol; food discipline

Publicerad i

Toxins
2019, volym: 11, nummer: 7, artikelnummer: 410
Utgivare: MDPI

SLU författare

• Lindahl, Johanna

  • Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    
  • International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
  • Uppsala universitet

Globala målen (SDG)

SDG2 Ingen hunger
SDG17 Genomförande och globalt partnerskap

UKÄ forskningsämne

Livsmedelsvetenskap

Publikationens identifierare

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins11070410

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/101548