Abstract

The methods of analysis and control of aflatoxins in peanuts pursue three key objectives: prevent the entry of contaminated peanuts into ready-to-eat products where they are used as an ingredient; prevent and minimize the risk of cross-contamination from contaminated peanuts to fit-for-use raw materials; perform an appropriate incoming inspection through rapid analysis methods for real-time detection of the absence of or the degree of contamination with aflatoxins. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of rapid detection methods on the minimization and prevention of the risk of contamination with aflatoxins during the incoming inspection in industries using peanut products in the composition of the finished products. The methods of detection of aflatoxins in peanut products are: Mass Spectrometry combined with High - Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), the internal methodology VAL 92:2010 developed by an accredited laboratory and immunochromatographic rapid tests.