Mycotoxins

Mycotoxins Testing

Mycotoxins are toxic and poisonous chemical compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of moulds or fungi. Most of the mycotoxins not only survive the food processing but also are chemically stable.

At CEGTH, we test mycotoxins that are of concern to human health and livestock, including

  • check-mark-1Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2, Total & M)
  • check-mark-1Ochratoxin A
  • check-mark-1Patulin
  • check-mark-1Zearalenone and
  • check-mark-1Nivalenol/ Deoxynivalenol.

 

We are equipped to test mycotoxins in a variety of foods, namely

  • check-mark-1Crops/ Grains
  • check-mark-1Cereals
  • check-mark-1Dried Fruits
  • check-mark-1Nuts and Oilseeds
  • check-mark-1Milk and Dairy Products
  • check-mark-1Oils and Fats
  • check-mark-1Beverages (Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic)
  • check-mark-1Meat and Meat Products
  • check-mark-1Fruits and Vegetables
  • check-mark-1Spices and Condiments

 

CEGTH’s proficient and experienced technicians offer mycotoxin testing through state-of-the-art laboratory equipment including HPLC, and LC-MS/MS.