Determination of Ochratoxin A
Ochratoxin A; are mycotoxins that can be found in foods such as raisins, coffee beans, grains, beer and wine, spices, and can cause cancer due to their immunotoxic, teratogenic and carcinogenic effects in humans and animals, produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium type fungi.Ochratoxin A generally poses a potential risk in foods and feeds. Ochratoxin A is also found in many grains such as corn, barley, wheat, and oats. Ochratoxin A Determination is an analysis performed on many foods and feeds.
The most important reason for the determination of ochratoxin A is its negative effects on human and animal health. As with many mycotoxins, Ochratoxin A is a harmful and nephrotoxic toxin.
In laboratory studies, disorders have been detected especially in kidneys and other internal organ tissues. Like all mycotoxins, Ochratoxin A can be transmitted during harvest, production or storage processes. Foods contaminated with ochratoxin A should be detected before they reach the consumer. For this reason, Ochratoxin A Determination is an important test parameter that is performed regularly.
