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Research Article
Vol. 37, Issue 1
Aflatoxin Contamination in Spices Sold in Ilorin, North-Central, Nigeria
Spices are commonly contaminated with aflatoxins, a group of potent mycotoxins produced by moulds. This study investigated the incidence of aflatoxigenic fungi and aflatoxin contents in spices commonly used in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria. Sixty samples of thirteen different spices were purchased from three markets. Fungal isolates were identified...
