When stored improperly, coffee may develop mycotoxins, or toxins produced by molds. You are regularly exposed to trace amounts of mycotoxins, and in coffee, this is usually below the safety limit.

Mycotoxins are poisonous substances produced by fungi or mold. They can be toxic for humans when they are eaten, absorbed into the skin, or inhaled. A small amount of mycotoxin can be damaging to ...

The study identified 19 different fungal compounds across veggie burgers and sausages, vegan chicken alternatives, and even plant-based beverages. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with ...

New research into plant-based food and drinks has found a prevalence of mycotoxins—naturally occurring poisonous compounds produced by fungi—in hundreds of vegetarian and vegan products. A total of ...

Though there are certainly ways to eat a healthy diet with meat and animal products, plant-forward eating patterns are growing in popularity—and their health benefits are backed by lots of research.

​Forage specialist, Dr Dave Davies, has recently highlighted the challenge posed by the mycotoxins contamination of silages ...

Mycotoxins are hazardous substances produced by certain microorganisms called toxigenic fungi (moulds). One mould species may produce more than one type of mycotoxin, and a single mycotoxin may be ...

That first cup of coffee is pure bliss for those people needing their morning caffeine fix, whether it is prepared with milk, sugar or simply black. But how about a splash of mycotoxins? A new study ...

Dealing with mycotoxins in corn during harvest can be double trouble for farmers. Not only do they reduce yields and grain quality, but if contaminated grain is fed to livestock, it can lead to ...

Let’s just say the results aren’t as scary as they sound. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Some foods may be exposed to contaminants during growing, harvesting and storage. One category ...