Nivalenol Mycotoxin Concerns in Foods: An Overview on Occurrence, Impact on Human and Animal Health and Its Detection and Management Strategies

Pradeep Kumar, Dipendra Kumar Mahato, Akansha Gupta, Surabhi Pandey, Veena Paul, Vivek Saurabh, Arun Kumar Pandey, Raman Selvakumar, Sreejani Barua, Mandira Kapri, Manoj Kumar, Charanjit Kaur, Abhishek Dutt Tripathi, Shirani Gamlath, Madhu Kamle, Theodoros Varzakas, Sofia Agriopoulou

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Abstract

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi that infect a wide range of foods worldwide. Nivalenol (NIV), a type B trichothecene produced by numerous Fusarium species, has the ability to infect a variety of foods both in the field and during post-harvest handling and management. NIV is frequently found in cereal and cereal-based goods, and its strong cytotoxicity poses major concerns for both human and animal health. To address these issues, this review briefly overviews the sources, occurrence, chemistry and biosynthesis of NIV. Additionally, a brief overview of several sophisticated detection and management techniques is included, along with the implications of processing and environmental factors on the formation of NIV. This review’s main goal is to offer trustworthy and current information on NIV as a mycotoxin concern in foods, with potential mitigation measures to assure food safety and security.

Original languageEnglish
Article number527
JournalToxins
Volume14
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • detection and management strategies
  • food contamination
  • human and animal health
  • nivalenol

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Toxicology
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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