Aflatoxins are mycotoxins (toxins produced by fungi) that can contaminate various foods, particularly nuts, grains, and other agricultural products. They are produced by certain Aspergillus fungi, like Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which can contaminate crops during growth, harvest, or storage, especially in warm, humid regions. Aflatoxins are known to be carcinogenic and can cause liver damage.
Aflatoxin test kits are used to detect aflatoxins, which are toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxins produced by certain fungi. These kits can be used to screen for aflatoxins in various commodities like grains, feeds, and milk, and can be either qualitative or quantitative