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In seed sprouting mycotoxins are also a problem! Contaminated seeds are common, unfortunately. In Sprout Dynamics we run seed quality tests before approving them for sprouting. A minimal quality test includes fungi and mycotoxins and all major bacterial pathogens.

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MYCOTOXINS / AFLATOXINS / OCHRATOXINS WATCH OUT Did you know that ginger is one of the most frequent spices disqualified by the FDA and European import authorities due to high content of mycotoxins? Over 300 types of mycotoxins have been identified so far, including the notable aflatoxin and ochratoxin often present in ginger. Primarily in its skin. If you are interested in learning to peel ginger correctly to avoid up to 90% of possible mycotoxins, please comment below 👇 Mycotoxins drastically suppress the immune system. And a single mycotoxin, even in minute quantities, can result in acute poisoning in humans and animals. So yes, it is an important factor to study when you are a ginger fan and eat ginger regularly! Fresh and dry, both. Besides cooking experiments showed that aflatoxin levels are not reduced by domestic cooking with either microwave or conventional methods of heating (Source: Research Article "Aflatoxin on ginger and ginger products and the effect of heating on their stability": https://lnkd.in/dUhRY6KU)

Volodymyr Lanin

Food Biotech Production Equipment Developer

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We'll figure all the threats and beat them step by step. I mean those that we haven't yet! 🤫

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