Aflatoxin contamination of various raw foods arises when a toxin-producing strain, Aspergillus flavus, grows on substrates in areas where suitable environmental conditions are present for the development of the mould. The mould develops on substrates high

Abstract

samples were stored in high density polythene bags at -20°C
until analysed. The Romer method [7,8] was followed for the
quantification [8]. Relevant details of the procedure are gi ven
in our earlier work [6]. Recovery of the aflatoxin by the
standard addition method ranged between 97-101 %. Each
estimation was performed in triplicate. Aflatoxin reference
standards were obtained from Rijiks institute vwr volkgezondeheit,
Bilthoven, Netherland.