Abstract:Rice consumption is part of Brazilian food culture, the per capita consumption, considering different forms is approximately of 14.9 kg of rice. The storage of rice grains in inappropriate conditions favor fungal growth and mycotoxin production. A survey was carried out to determine presence of coliforms, Salmonella, Bacillus cereus, fungal and mycotoxin contamination (aflatoxins, ochratoxin A and zearalenone) in 40 rice products (rice flakes and rice dough) samples traded in Terezina. Also, the ability to pro… Show more
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