aflatoxin

noun

af·la·tox·in ˌa-flə-ˈtäk-sən

: any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that are produced especially in stored agricultural crops (such as peanuts) by molds (such as Aspergillus flavus)

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Chlorophyll also protects against aflatoxins, the poisons present in mold. —

Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024 Peanuts can be contaminated by Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that produces the toxin aflatoxin. —

Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Aug. 2024 In countries with high aflatoxin exposure, like China and parts of Africa, fewer than 1 in 1,000 people develop liver cancer. —

Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2012 However, there have been batches that have growing harmful molds like aflatoxin, which has caused food recalls of peanut products over the years. —

Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for aflatoxin