Effects of drying and extraction methods on bioactive properties of plums

Plums are a popular fruit whose large quantities are subjected to processing, which contributes to changes in the physicochemical parameters, and the magnitude of these changes is determined by the technology applied. The study aimed to analyse the bioactive compound content and the antioxidant capacity of plums of the Bluefree, Stanley and Sweet Common Prune […]

Innovative technologies to manage aflatoxins in foods and feeds and the profitability of application–A review.

Aflatoxins are mainly produced by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus, which are found in diverse agricultural crops. In many lower-income countries, aflatoxins pose serious public health issues since the occurrence of these toxins can be considerably common and even extreme. Aflatoxins can negatively affect health of livestock and poultry due to contaminated feeds. Additionally, they […]