Ahmad reza pishgar

Student research committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, shiraz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Patulin contamination in apple products marketed in Shiraz, Southern Iran

Background and Purpose: Patulin is one of the important mycotoxins, produced by a wide range of molds, including Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Bysochlamys. Patulin is mainly found in the rotten parts of fruits and vegetables, such as apples, pears, peach, apricots, and grapes. Currently, the Codex Alimentarius and Food and Drug Administration have recommended a maximum level of 50 μg/L patul...