Authors: Parsons, Robert V.; Cenkowski, Stefan

Source: Stewart Postharvest Review, Volume 4, Number 6, December 2008 , pp. 1-14(14)

Publisher: Stewart Postharvest Solutions

Abstract:

Purpose of review: This review summarises current knowledge on the status of postharvest treatment approaches for mitigating mycotoxins, focusing on detoxification or decontamination methods that inactivate mycotoxin compounds by removing, binding, modifying or otherwise destroying them.

Findings: There is no singular solution for mitigating mycotoxins. Rather, there is a diverse array of potential treatment options available that have been recently investigated. The effectiveness of individual methods can vary, based on circumstances and the specific mycotoxin(s) involved.

Directions for future research: A number of research areas have recently increased in prominence, indicating potential for the future. These include: optical recognition technologies for rapid separation and removal of contaminated products; biological binding of mycotoxins using whole microorganisms and potential increased biological sourcing of polymers from biomass as physical absorbents; biological destruction approaches through metabolic degradation and consumption; and selective enzymatic degradation approaches to modify mycotoxins to inactive forms.

Keywords: MYCOTOXIN; CONTAMINATION; TREATMENT; DECONTAMINATE; DETOXIFY

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2212/spr.2008.6.2

Affiliations: 1: Department of Biosystems Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Publication date: 2008-12-01

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