Effect of drying temperature and exposure times on Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin production on artificially inoculated hazelnuts

What is it about?

Aspergillus flavus may colonise hazelnuts and produce aflatoxins in field and during storage. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of drying temperature and exposure times on the viability and ability of A. flavus to produce aflatoxins during the drying process and storage. The information gained could be used to implement drying strategies to limit the development of aflatoxigenic fungi and of aflatoxins production.

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