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The SMART way of Mycotoxin Cleanup

Written by Dr. Frederik Wuppermann | December, 18 2024

The SMART way of Mycotoxin Cleanup

A fast and selective cleanup method with official requirements, offers a time- and cost-effective solution for mycotoxin contaminated matrices.

High sample numbers and frequency of aflatoxin in various commodities restricting fast and safe processing of raw materials in food industry and impacting trading economy. The detection of these mycotoxins in high concentrations often lead to delays due to frequent testing.

Recent developments, such as AflaCLEAN M1 SMART and OtaCLEAN SMART, streamline the analysis process, allowing testers to achieve cleanup in under 10 minutes, ready for HPLC analysis. This rapid technique not only reduces waste and saves time but also enhances sensitivity to parts per trillion levels (ppt), significantly improving the reliability of results.

Commodities contaminated with mycotoxins can face restrictions, leading to significant economic consequences such as:

  • Increased costs 
  • Potential loss of market access

As regulations tighten, the industry must adapt rapidly to ensure compliance while effectively managing costs and resources.