SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR CEREALS IN CONNECTION WITH MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION

Climate changes and ecological sustainability in agriculture and food production in Serbia, the region and Southeastern Europe : proceedings, (pp. 56-64)

AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Mirjana Menkovska1, Marija Šarić2, Desimir Knežević3

1University Ss. Cyril and Methodius of Skopje, Institute of Animal Science and Fishery, Skopje, North Macedonia; 2University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology, Novi Sad, Serbia; 3University of Pristina temporary settled in Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Agriculture, Lešak, Kosovo and Metohia, Serbia

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DOI: 10.46793/MAK2025.056M

ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:

Food is a necessity for humans and domestic animals, but it can be also a threat to their health and wellbeing. Microbial contamination is the most common cause of foodborne deseases in humans and animals, having also a deleterious effect on the technological quality of grains and food products based on cereals and other field crops. Micro-organisms, such as bacteria and moulds (fungi) may produce toxins. The toxins as secondary metabolites are mycotoxins and most of them are carcinogenic, immunotoxic and haematotoxic, causing many deseases in human and animal population. In this paper is pointed out to the safety and prevention of cereals and their products from mold contamination, including different practices and food processing.

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:

Mycotoxins, Cereals, Products, Prevention, Practices

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