Effect of Filter Brewing on the Extraction of Ochratoxin a in Coffee Brew

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Authors

  • T. N. Gopinandhan
     Analytical Laboratory, Coffee Board, Bangalore-560 001, Karnataka ,IN
  • G. S. Kannan
     Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram - 624 302, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • R. Natesan
     Department of Microbiology, Ambika College of Arts and Science, Anna Nagar, Madurai - 625 020, Tamil Nadu ,IN

Abstract

Ochratoxin A (OTA) Is a nephrotoxic mycotoxin that oiso possesses carcinogenic, teratogenic, genotoxic and immuno suppressive potential'. The international agency for research on cancer has classified OTA as a possible human carcinogen. The European Commission has prescribed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for OTA in cereals, dried vine fruits, wine, infant foods and coffee. A maximum OTA limit of 5 and 1 Oppb have been prescribed for roasted and instant coffee resepctlvely.

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2009-06-01

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Gopinandhan, T. N., Kannan, G. S., & Natesan, R. (2009). Effect of Filter Brewing on the Extraction of Ochratoxin a in Coffee Brew. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 46(6), 234–240. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/4850

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Volume 46, Issue 6, June 2009

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