date:Aug 07, 2012
The study published inFood chemistry assessed the natural occurrence of contamination from the mycotoxin ochratoxin A in samples of cocoa and chocolate products from various stages of the chocolate production process.
In the last decade concern has increased about human exposure to ochratoxin A, a possible carcinogen to humans, and consequently the interest in studies evaluating the sources of this contaminant in the diet,reported the authors led by Dr Marina Copetti from the Universidade F