Aflatoxin analysis in dried red pepper samples by TLC and HPLC

OMURTAG G. Z., Atak G., Yurdun T., Ersoy O.

Acta Pharmaceutica Turcica, cilt.40, sa.3, ss.125-130, 1998 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 40 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 1998
  • Dergi Adı: Acta Pharmaceutica Turcica
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.125-130
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Aflatoxin, HPLC, Red pepper, Spices, TLC
  • İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

In this study, aflatoxins (AFLs) B1, B2, G1 and G2 were determined in dried red pepper samples provided from markets, street bazaars and spice- sellers in Istanbul, using thin layer chromatography (TLC) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The number of samples used in the analysis by TLC, HPLC and both methods were 27, 5 and 6 respectively. The results from TLC and HPLC studies were compared. In Turkey the recommended limits for AFLB1 ise 5 ppb and total AFLs level is 20 ppb. In this research, aflatoxin B1 levels were higher than 5 ppb in about 50% of the samples and total AFL levels were ≥ 20 ppb in about 40% of samples.