Natural Toxins Testing
Natural toxins are harmful compounds found in plants, fungi, and marine sources. These toxins can pose severe health risks, including acute symptoms like gastrointestinal distress, neurological issues, and chronic conditions such as cancer.
Eurofins offers natural toxin testing services to identify them and ensure food safety compliance.
Types of Natural Toxins
- Fungal toxins: Aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and mushroom toxins.
- Plant toxins: Cyanogenic glycosides (in cassava, bamboo shoots), glycoalkaloids (potatoes), and lectins (legumes).
- Marine toxins: Mercury in fish (e.g., sharks, swordfish), ciguatera toxin, and histamine from improper storage.
Eurofins Testing Capabilities
Eurofins uses advanced methods like ELISA, HPLC, and LC-MS/MS to test natural toxins in cereals, spices, dairy, fruits, and more. We analyse:
- Mycotoxins: Aflatoxins, Ochratoxin A, Deoxynivalenol, Zearalenone, Fumonisins, T-2/HT-2 toxin.
- Plant toxins: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, hydrocyanic acid, and saffrole.
- Marine toxins: Histamine, ciguatera toxins, and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are natural toxins, and why are they harmful?
Natural toxins are harmful compounds from plants, fungi, or marine sources that can cause severe health issues, including acute poisoning and long-term chronic effects.
2. How does Eurofins test for natural toxins?
Eurofins uses advanced methods such as ELISA, HPLC, and LC-MS/MS to detect toxins in a variety of food and feed matrices.
3. What food products can be tested for natural toxins?
We test cereals, spices, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and seafood for toxins like aflatoxins, cyanogenic glycosides, and mercury.
4. What regulations does Eurofins follow for natural toxin testing?
Eurofins adheres to global guidelines from WHO, FAO, and FSSAI to ensure compliance with national and international safety standards.
5. How can I benefit from Eurofins' natural toxin testing services?
Eurofins ensures food safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable results, helping you safeguard public health and meet industry standards.
Contact us today to ensure the safety and compliance of your food products.
