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Mycotoxicological and palynological profiles of commercial brands of dried bee pollen.
Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology] - 1 Jan 2000
Deveza Michele Valadares, Keller Kelly Moura, Lorenzon Maria Cristina Affonso, Nunes Lucila Maria Teixeira, Sales Érika Oliveira, Barth Ortrud Monika
Abstract excerpt
Pollen is used in the human diet as a food supplement because of its high nutritional value; however, this product is prone to fungal contamination that could potentially generate toxins that are harmful to human health. This study aimed to verify the floral diversity of commercial brands of bee pollen and their mycotoxicological safety for human consumption. A total of 27 bee pollen samples were analyzed; these...
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