Detection of Aflatoxin M1 in Cheese

Aflatoxin M1 and Aflatoxin B1, known as hepatic carcinogenic metabolites, can be transmitted to the milk of lactating animals in various ways. Aflatoxin, which is especially transmitted through consumed feed, is produced by some Aspergillus species.

It can contaminate various grains and oil seeds, animal feeds during pre-harvest or post-harvest storage. The presence and consumption of Aflatoxin in animal feeds can become dangerous in milk obtained from animals. Aflatoxin Test in Cheese is a method used to ensure food safety within the scope of tests carried out in foods.

Aflatoxin M1 is stable in raw and processed dairy products. Therefore, it is not affected by pasteurization or cheese production stages. In short, if there is Aflatoxin M1 in milk, the final product will also be in cheese. With the detection of Aflatoxin M1 in cheese, an evaluation can be made about the aflatoxin status of both the cheese and the milk used for production.

The amount of aflatoxin in cheeses determined by the Turkish Food Codex is 250 ng/kg.

Determination of Aflatoxin M1 in Cheese - You can contact Nanolab Food Analysis Laboratory for HPLC Method.