Article
Safety assessment of beta-nitropropionic acid: a monograph in support of an acceptable daily intake in humans.
2001-10-01
Abstract excerpt
Several molds, Aspergillus, Penicillium and to a lesser extent, Arthrinium can produce beta-nitropropionic acid (NPA). The presence of NPA has been detected in at least four families of higher plants. Use of Aspergillus as an economic mould in the production of foods and the accidental contamination of foods provides for an historically lengthy and widespread exposure of humans to NPA. Despite widespread consumpti...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 3d71f2e0-3e87-5684-9316-3543cc20357b
- DOI
- 10.1016/s0308-8146(01)00194-7
