The effects of citrus oils and some spices on growth and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus NRRL 2999 |
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| Authors: | Mehmet Karapinar |
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| Affiliation: | Ege University, Faculty of Engineering, Food Engineering Department, Bornova, ?zmir, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | The inhibitory effect of various concentrations of mint, sage, bay leaves, thyme, aniseed, red pepper and citrus peel oils on the growth of an aflatoxin-producing strain of Aspergillus parasiticus and its production of aflatoxin was studied. Amongst the herbs used, thyme was found a highly effective antifungal agent. Growth and aflatoxin formation was depressed by orange and lemon oils at a concentration of 1.6% through 10 days incubation. |
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| Keywords: | Aflatoxin Citrus oils Spices |
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