Occurrence of Molds and Identification of Mycoflora Contaminating Millet and Sorghum Produced and Consumed in Benin

Tovidé, Noel

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2018.709.464

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“…In Cotonou, Benin, isolations of Penicillium species have been seen on smoked or dried fishes (Adjovi et al, 2019). In the same country, Tovide et al (2018) confirmed the presence of Penicillium species in millet and sorghum produced.…”

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A review of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in feeds and food commodities in West Africa

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Adelusi

et al. 2022

WMJ

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Fungal contamination is a threat to food safety in West Africa with implications for food and feed due to their climate, which is characterised by high temperatures and high relative humidity, which are environmental favourable for fast fungal growth and mycotoxin production. This report gives perspective on studies on toxigenic fungi (Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium) and their toxins, mainly aflatoxins, fumonisins and ochratoxins commonly found in some West African countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Only four of these countries have mycotoxins regulations in place for feeds and food products (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Senegal). Food commodities that are widely consumed and were thoroughly investigated in this region include cereals, peanuts, cassava chips (flakes), cassava flour, chilies, peanuts, locust beans, melon, and yam products. In conclusion, authorities and scientists needed to consider research and approaches to monitor mycotoxins in foods and feeds produced and consumed in West Africa.

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Adelusi

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“…"In Cotonou, Benin, isolation of Penicillium species have been seen on smoked or dried fishes" [18]. In the same country, [28] confirmed "the presence of Penicillium species in millet and sorghum product". "Ochratoxins have been described as group 2 carcinogens" [29].…”

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Mycological and Mycotoxicological Producing Potential of Isolates from Fermented Melon Seeds [Citrullus lanatus (Thumb) Matsun ‘Egusi kirikiri’]

Opara,

Alabere

2024

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This study identified and examined fungal presumed producing mycotoxins in fermented melon seed condiment (ogiri). The samples were cultured on Potato Dextrose Agar and Sabouraud Dextrose agar to identify fungi. The detection of mycotoxins in the fermented melon seeds samples was carried out by the use of Coconut Agar Media (CAM), by which the fungal isolates were cultured and plates incubated for 3-7days at 280C. The mycobiota of fermented melon seed revealed of many species belonging to the Aspergillus spp, Penicillium spp, Cladosporium spp, and Rhizopus oryzae. Among all the fungi identified in the study, Aspergillus spp has the highest prevalence rate (44.4%) while Penicillium spp, and Rhizopus oryzae have same value (22.2%).the lowest is Cladosporium spp with (11.1%) and its presence can be attributed to decaying of the samples. The results obtained show that some of the fungal isolates had the ability to produce mycotoxins. From the mycotoxin screening, only six (6) species (Aspergillus spp, and Penicillium spp) were positive (+), Cladosporium spp, and Rhizopus oryzae were negative (-). Mycotoxin contamination level varied in different market locations in which Swali Market had the highest level of mycotoxin (50%) followed by Opolo Market (33.3%) and Tombia Market (16.7%). Mycotoxigenic producing fungi and mycotoxin levels in fermented melon seed samples are public health concern. Meanwhile, the occurrence of the pathogenic fungi (Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Rhizopus) in fermented melon seed can affect its shelf life and can also cause severe health challenges.

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Mycotoxins and Toxic Fungus in Food: Prevention and Sustainable Management Techniques

Thakur,

Teja

2023

World Sustainability Series

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Occurrence of Molds and Identification of Mycoflora Contaminating Millet and Sorghum Produced and Consumed in Benin

Cited by 3 publications

References 1 publication

A review of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in feeds and food commodities in West Africa

A review of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in feeds and food commodities in West Africa

Mycological and Mycotoxicological Producing Potential of Isolates from Fermented Melon Seeds [Citrullus lanatus (Thumb) Matsun ‘Egusi kirikiri’]

Mycotoxins and Toxic Fungus in Food: Prevention and Sustainable Management Techniques

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