Maize research body seeks aflatoxin management in DDGS
Amid concerns over aflatoxin levels in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and an increasing demand by the feed industry for its import, the ICAR’s maize research institute has said it is possible to reduce the levels to the permissible limit of 20 PPM (parts per million), using various technologies and post-harvest practices. According to […]
70% mislabeled and 21% toxic amongst 36 popular Indian protein supplements
Citizens protein project: A self-funded, transparent, and concerning report on analysis of popular protein supplements sold in the Indian market Abstract In this study, we analyzed popular protein supplements in India for potential health risks. Most products didn’t match their labeled protein content, some even exceeded it, hinting at deceptive practices. Many contained fungal toxins, […]
Initiative launched to tackle aflatoxin threat in dairy industry
Global statistics show that nearly one in 10 people fall ill from contaminated food annually, particularly due to dangerous mycotoxins like aflatoxin. An initiative has been launched to fight aflatoxin in the dairy industry. The initiative, the “Safe Milk Kenya” project, was launched by Bio Foods through a grant from USAID, last week. Joachim Westerveld, Executive Chairman […]
Initiative launched to tackle aflatoxin threat in dairy industry
Global statistics show that nearly one in 10 people fall ill from contaminated food annually, particularly due to dangerous mycotoxins like aflatoxin. An initiative has been launched to fight aflatoxin in the dairy industry. The initiative, the “Safe Milk Kenya” project, was launched by Bio Foods through a grant from USAID, last week. Joachim Westerveld, Executive Chairman […]