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Aflatoxin B1 in Rice: Effects of Storage Duration, Grain Type and Size, Production Site, and Season
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International Association for Food Protection
, 2022 , Article)
ABSTRACT: Our study evaluated aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) levels in packed rice marketed in Lebanon and determined the exposure to this toxin from rice consumption. A total of 105 packed white, parboiled, and brown rice bags were ...
Dietary Exposure and Risk Assessment of Mycotoxins in Thyme and Thyme-Based Products Marketed in Lebanon
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
This study aimed at evaluating the incidence of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA) in thyme and thyme-based products, related dietary exposure, and cancer risk for regular and high consumption. A total of 160 samples ...
The influence of socio-demographic factors on patterns of thyme and thyme products consumption: the case of a Mediterranean country
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciencia e Tecnologia de Alimentos
, 2022 , Article)
Thyme intake assessment is gaining significance because thyme is becoming a global staple food and its use has been on the rise. In our study, a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was developed to assess thyme intake in ...
Determination of heavy metals contamination in thyme products by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Thyme herbs constitute a major part of the Mediterranean diet and are gaining worldwide popularity. However, their chemical contamination with toxic metals may put consumers at a health risk. The objective of this study ...