Abstract:
Aflatoxins are the most lethal mycotoxins, produced by Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus nomius and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxin biotransformation products have been reported mainly in milk and milk products. Major categories of aflatoxins include aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), aflatoxin B2 (AFB2), aflatoxin G1 (AFG1), aflatoxin G2 (AFG2). Aflatoxins may be decontaminated in the food commodities by physical, biological and chemical methods. The extracts of medicinal plants also have chemically active properties for the degradation of aflatoxins. Medicinal plant extracts are obtained from natural sources and are considered as safe for human and animal health. The extracts of plants show antifugus and antimicrobial activities. Antifugus and antimicrobial activities of medicinal plants are thought to have significant impact on their aflatoxin's degradation potential. The current project was designed to explore the potential degradation of aflatoxin using the extract of medicinal plants e.g. Portulaca oleracea (Kulfa), Chenopodium album (Batho), Eucalyptus camaldulensis (sufaida), Echinops spinosus Linn (onth ktara), Morus alba (white mulberry), Toona ciliate (Mahanim), Cassia fistula (Amaltas), Lantana camara Linn (Ghaner), Allium sativum and Ziziphus Jujuba (fruit-bearing tree). The extract of medicinal plants was prepared with solvents (n-hexane, methyl, acetyl acetate and water) using the rotary evaporator. The extract was subjected to thin layer chromatography (TLC) for identification of afflation and then subjected to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for quantification. The extract was also be analyzed for its antioxidative, anti-microbial properties. The extract of Eucalyptus camaldulensis (sufaida) was showed highest degradation of aflatoxin than other medicinal plants. The percentage degradation of aflatoxin using extract of Eucalyptus camaldulensis (sufaida), Chenopodium album (Batho) and Portulaca oleracea (Kulfa) were 90, 75 and 60 % respectively.
Page(s):
194-194
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts), Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2022
Keywords:
Medicinal plants
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HPLC
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antioxidant
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TLC
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Degradation of Aflatoxin