Mould and Mycotoxin Analysis

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of moulds that are toxic to animals and humans at low levels. When conditions are favourable for mould growth, hot, humid and damp, the there is always a risk of mycotoxin production. Most commonly, mycotoxins enter the food chain via infected grains causing poor production in livestock species, while in humans, some mycotoxins are carcinogenic or cause neurological disorders. For this reason, the control of mould growth is an important component of any grain or food production system, and the monitoring of moulds and mycotoxins is critical in any quality control programme.

Symbio Alliance is perfectly positioned to complete mould and mycotoxin surveillance using the combined skills of its microbiology and residue laboratories via:

• Physical mould count
• Aflatoxin screen
• Mycotoxin analysis including:

  • Deoxynivalenol (DON, Vomitoxin)

  • Nivalenol

  • HT2 Toxin

  • T2 Toxin

  • Ochratoxin A

  • Patulin

  • Zearalenone

  • Fumonisin

Symbio Alliance is one of the few laboratories in Australia set up to complete sampling of grains according to the Codex Alimentarius guidelines. For more information on this service, and other details regarding mycotoxin analysis, please refer the following flyer.Mycotoxin Detection

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