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This study investigates how micro-nano bubble-coupled ozone technology degrades aflatoxin contamination in food products. The researchers examined the degradation mechanisms at the molecular level, demonstrating that the combination of micro-nano bubbles with ozone provides enhanced removal efficiency of aflatoxins compared to conventional ozone treatment alone. The technology works by increasing the contact surface area and reaction time between ozone and aflatoxin molecules in the food matrix.
Why it matters
Aflatoxins are highly toxic carcinogens produced by fungi that contaminate various food crops, posing serious health risks worldwide. This technology could provide a safer and more effective method for food industry applications to remove aflatoxin contamination from agricultural products, potentially reducing foodborne illness and economic losses from contaminated crops.