Aflatoxins in dried figs in Turkey: A comparative survey on the exported and locally consumed dried figs for assessment of exposure

Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology

Volumn 14, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 1265-1274

  Bircan, C ^a   Koc M ^a  

^a ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

Aflatoxins; Daily exposure; Dried figs; Regulatory limits

Indexed keywords

EID: 84869380879     PISSN: 16807073     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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