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Studies on aflatoxin in rice: Description and evaluation of a new apparatus for the separation of husk from dehulled rice contaminated with aflatoxin
Author(s) -
Nkama Iro,
Muller Hans G
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.2740460308
Subject(s) - husk , aflatoxin , contamination , brown rice , white rice , environmental science , agronomy , mathematics , food science , biology , botany , ecology
Abstract A simple apparatus and method developed for the separation of husk from dehulled (brown) rice contaminated with aflatoxin is described. The performance and efficiency of the apparatus was evaluated by passing a series of dehulled rice and husk mixtures through it. Subsequently the aflatoxin distribution in both rice and husk was determined. The range was 24 to 81% for aflatoxin B 1 and 11 to 76 % for B 2 , depending on the rice grain category and variety. The study indicates that the apparatus can be used conveniently to separate husk from aflatoxin‐contaminated rice with a minimum hazard to personnel. It is therefore recommended for use particularly in developing countries, where laboratory test mills may not be available.