E-Nose Technology for Mycotoxin Detection in Feed: Ready for a Real Context in Field Application or Still an Emerging Technology?
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Data di Pubblicazione:
2023
Citazione:
E-Nose Technology for Mycotoxin Detection in Feed: Ready for a Real Context in Field Application or Still an Emerging Technology? / F. Cheli, M. Ottoboni, F. Fumagalli, S. Mazzoleni, L. Ferrari, L. Pinotti. - In: TOXINS. - ISSN 2072-6651. - 15:2(2023 Feb 11), pp. 146.1-146.17. [10.3390/toxins15020146]
Abstract:
Mycotoxin risk in the feed supply chain poses a concern to animal and human health,
economy, and international trade of agri-food commodities. Mycotoxin contamination in feed and
food is unavoidable and unpredictable. Therefore, monitoring and control are the critical points.
Effective and rapid methods for mycotoxin detection, at the levels set by the regulations, are needed
for an efficient mycotoxin management. This review provides an overview of the use of the elec-
tronic nose (e-nose) as an effective tool for rapid mycotoxin detection and management of the my-
cotoxin risk at feed business level. E-nose has a high discrimination accuracy between non-contam-
inated and single-mycotoxin-contaminated grain. However, the predictive accuracy of e-nose is still
limited and unsuitable for in-field application, where mycotoxin co-contamination occurs. Further
research needs to be focused on the sensor materials, data analysis, pattern recognition systems, and
a better understanding of the needs of the feed industry for a safety and quality management of the
feed supply chain. A universal e-nose for mycotoxin detection is not realistic; a unique e-nose must
be designed for each specific application. Robust and suitable e-nose method and advancements in
signal processing algorithms must be validated for specific needs.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
feed safety; mycotoxins; electronic nose
Elenco autori:
F. Cheli, M. Ottoboni, F. Fumagalli, S. Mazzoleni, L. Ferrari, L. Pinotti
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