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| − | '''Aflatoxins''' are toxic substances produced by the fungus ''Aspergillus''. They are highly [[carcinogen | + | '''Aflatoxins''' are toxic substances produced by the fungus ''Aspergillus''. They are highly [[carcinogen]]ic. |
They are sometimes found in cereals (i.e. rice, corn, sorghum), oilseeds (i.e. peanuts, sunflower seeds), spices (i.e. ginger, coriander), and tree nuts (i.e. almonds, pistachios). | They are sometimes found in cereals (i.e. rice, corn, sorghum), oilseeds (i.e. peanuts, sunflower seeds), spices (i.e. ginger, coriander), and tree nuts (i.e. almonds, pistachios). | ||
[[Category:Poisons]] | [[Category:Poisons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:31, June 27, 2016
Aflatoxins are toxic substances produced by the fungus Aspergillus. They are highly carcinogenic.
They are sometimes found in cereals (i.e. rice, corn, sorghum), oilseeds (i.e. peanuts, sunflower seeds), spices (i.e. ginger, coriander), and tree nuts (i.e. almonds, pistachios).