Physicochemical treatments for the reduction of aflatoxins and Aspergillus niger in corn grains (Zea mays).
Katherin Castro-RíosClaudia Nohemy Montoya-EstradaMaría Marcela Martínez-MirandaSebastián Hurtado CortésGonzalo Taborda-OcampoPublished in: Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2020)
Sodium bicarbonate, electrolyzed water, ultrasound, and UV radiation inhibited the growth of A. niger on potato dextrose agar and reduced the contents of aflatoxins B1 , B2 , G1 , and G2 in vitro. Sodium bicarbonate showed an ability to inhibit mycelial growth in corn grains. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.