Everything About Aflatoxin Contamination In Groundnuts

Aspergillus species produce a mycotoxin called aflatoxin, which can cause various harmful health effects when ingested through contaminated groundnuts

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Health effects: Aflatoxicosis, liver damage, immune suppression, malnutrition and stunted growth in children.

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Reduced Income: Due to aflatoxin contamination, the quality of groundnut will be deteriorated and will lose its market value.

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Common Signs of Aflatoxin

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Factors Leading to Contamination

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Prevention of contamination

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Conclusion

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Everything About Aflatoxin Contamination In Groundnuts

Aspergillus species produce a mycotoxin called aflatoxin, which can cause various harmful health effects when ingested through contaminated groundnuts

Health effects: Aflatoxicosis, liver damage, immune suppression, malnutrition and stunted growth in children.

Effects of aflatoxins

Reduced Income: Due to aflatoxin contamination, the quality of groundnut will be deteriorated and will lose its market value.

Common Signs of Aflatoxin

Contamination It includes unusual dark spots on nuts and the presence of greenish mold, often caused by Aspergillus.

Factors Leading to Contamination

Drought, Poor water management, Poor harvesting techniques, Premature harvesting, Improper drying etc.

Prevention of contamination

Maintaining field hygiene, Harvesting at the right stage, Avoiding injuries to pods, Proper drying, etc.

Conclusion

Aflatoxins pose a significant threat to groundnuts, but with appropriate precautions, their risks can be minimized.

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