Title: Method for obtaining aflatoxin-free food products

Abstract: A method for obtaining food products substantially free of aflatoxin in the form of particles, kernels, and the like, is disclosed wherein a food product such as whole grain seeds or whole kernel nuts are subjected to a weakly alkaline aqueous solution maintained at elevated temperatures for a short period of time, washing the thusly treated food product with water until the wash effluent indicates that it is pH neutral and separating the aflatoxin-contaminated food product from the uncontaminated food product. The uncontaminated food product sources can then be further processed to obtain a food product ready for consumption.

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Inventors: Carmona, Julian Y.
Marasigan, Marcelo P.

Application Number: 619763
Filing Date: 1975-10-06
Publication_date: 1977-07-12
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Primary Class(es): 426/231 426/267, 426/270, 426/507, 426/629, 426/632, 426/633
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US Patent Ref:

1476649	Dec, 1923	Schad	426/633.
3084046	Apr, 1963	Johnson et al.	426/630.
3453117	Jul, 1969	Swisher	426/270.
3585041	Jun, 1971	Mann et al.	426/630.
3890452	Jun, 1975	Brandt et al.	426/632.

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Primary Examiner: Jones, Raymond N.
Assistant Examiner: Fan, C. A.
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