Microbial Detoxification of Mycotoxins in Food
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 March 2026 | Viewed by 550
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mycotoxins; biocontrol; proteomics; dry-cured meat products
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Interests: mycotoxins; emerging biopreservative techniques; meat and meat products
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Dear Colleagues,
Mycotoxins, secondary metabolites produced by molds, are a significant hazard for both humans and animals due to their toxicity. To avoid their presence in various foodstuffs, the most common strategy is focused on preventing the growth of mold on food surfaces. However, this often involves the use of synthetic antifungals, which can compromise the sensory quality of certain foods, such as traditional cured meats and cheeses. To avoid synthetic antifungals, biocontrol agents are a promising alternative. The use of microorganisms against toxigenic molds could not only reduce mold growth but also the levels of mycotoxins through different modes of action such as microbial detoxification, the alteration of gene expression, etc. Microbial detoxification opens up new pathways for using bioactive compounds produced by microorganisms independent of the biocontrol agent’s presence. Recently, research has begun to explore strategies that can enhance the effectiveness of these biocontrol methods within the food matrix itself. This could lead to more sustainable and safer approaches to food preservation, ensuring food safety and quality.
Dr. Micaela Álvarez
Dr. María J. J. Andrade
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biocontrol
- detoxification
- bioactive compounds
- volatiles
- food
- mycotoxin degradation
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