Koaik, Lara
(Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2022-02)
Thyme is a Mediterranean herb widely used worldwide. However, it is produced in areas
of high humidity and temperature which is favorable conditions for mold growth and
mycotoxins production which pose public health risk. In Lebanon, no studies have been
done to investigate aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA) contamination in thyme
and thyme-based products. This study aimed at evaluating the incidence of AFB1 and OTA in those products, related dietary exposure and cancer risk for regular and high
consumption. A total of 160 samples of thyme and thyme-based products were collected
and ...