Prevention of Aflatoxin in food & feed in Uganda

Prevention of Aflatoxin in food & feed in Uganda

A primary means of limiting risk from aflatoxins in the food supply is food hygiene in the commercial commodity supply chain, such as rejecting moldy grain for use in food processing plants and testing of batches of ingredients for aflatoxin levels before adding them to the mix.

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Aflatoxin Contamination conditions

Aflatoxins are produced by both Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which are common forms of 'weedy' molds widespread in nature. The presence of those molds does not always indicate that harmful levels of aflatoxin are present, but does indicate a significant risk. The molds can colonize and contaminate food before harvest or during storage, especially following prolonged exposure to a high-humidity environment, or to stressful conditions such as drought. Aflatoxin contamination is increasing in crops such as maize as a result of climate change creating better conditions for these molds.

Benefits of Aflatoxin rapid test kit:

Fast — Results in as little as 3 minutes*

Simple — No special training or equipment required

Accurate — Detects the presence of aflatoxin at levels of 10 ppb or 20 ppb

Convenient — Can be performed anywhere with a variety of samples

Durable — Long shelf life, no refrigeration required

Economical — Inexpensive first step in your testing protocol

Versatile — Choice of two cut off procedures: 10 ppb and 20 ppb

Advantages of SmarKIT Aflatoxin Rapid Tests:

1.3-5 min for results

2.  Sensitivities respond to EU and US FDA norms

3.  Single test for every target sample

4.  No professionals and no equipment required.

5.  Eyes interpretation or quantitative measurement, suitable for lab and field use

6.  Stable when stored at room temperature

7.  Safe: non-toxic and harmless