Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in...

UPSC Prelims 2013 Science & Technology

Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by

Explanation

Aflatoxins are poisonous carcinogens that are produced by certain moulds (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus), which grow in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, and grain.

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