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Using Rhizopus sp. against the growth of Aspergillus carbonarius as a potential biological control method of ochratoxin A contamination in raw cocoa beans

Kedjebo K.B.D., Guehi T.S., Koné M.K., Alter P., Durand N., Boulanger R., Fontana A., Montet D.. 2017. In : 4th International Congress on Cocoa Coffee and Tea. Turin : s.n., 1 poster. International Congress on Cocoa Coffee and Tea. 4, 2017-06-25/2017-06-28, Turin (Italie).

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a carcinogenic and nephrotoxic mycotoxin produced by fungal species belonging to Aspergillus and Penicillium genus. OTA occurrence in foodstuffs depends on the climate during harvest and on the post-harvest storage conditions. Among known ochratoxins, OTA currently contaminates crops. Due to its prevalence and toxicity, OTA occurrence development conditions in raw cocoa beans were previously studied during post-harvest treatments. This research aimed to investigate on the biological control of OTA excretion in cocoa.

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