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Making wine safer: the case of ochratoxin A.

Year: 2004

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: This study aims to assess the risk of ochratoxin A (OTA) in European wine with the objective of reducing toxin levels through an integrated management of production and processing. All European countries of the Mediterranean basin are involved. Preliminary results indicate that OTA producing fungi are already present on grapes in the vineyard, prior to harvest. Vineyard location has more influence on OTA levels than grape variety. Weather patterns also seem to influence OTA levels. Results obtained from applications of various adjuvants aimed at reducing and/or eliminating OTA in wine are discussed.

Source: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)

Authors: Z. Kozakiewicz, Paola Battilani, F. Javier Cabañes, Armando Venâncio, Giuseppina Mulè, E. C. Tjamos, Amnon Lichter, Naresh Magan, Vicente Sanchís, Ahmed Lebrihi, Giordano Zinzani, Silvia Mínguez Masó, D. Barug, Hans P. van Egmond, R. López-García, W. A. van. Osenbruggen, Angelo Visconti

Language: English

Topic: Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W332709788

FWCI: 7.234

Cites: 15

Cited by: 15

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