Detoxification of aflatoxin B1 by acidogenous yoghurt

Mycopathologia. 1982 Feb 19;77(2):89-91. doi: 10.1007/BF00437389.

Abstract

Serial concentrations of aflatoxin B1 ranged from 200 to 1000 p.p.b. were assayed for detoxification by acidogenous yoghurt. Thin-layered chromatography analysis revealed a complete transformation of 800 p.p.b. of aflatoxin B1 to a new fluorescing compound corresponding to aflatoxin B2a which is referred as hydroxydihydroaflatoxin B1. Partial conversion was present in yoghurt sample containing 1000 p.p.b. Toxicity test on chicken, confirmed Ciegler findings.

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxin B1
  • Aflatoxins / toxicity*
  • Animals
  • Chickens
  • Dairy Products*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Yogurt*

Substances

  • Aflatoxins
  • Aflatoxin B1