Wplyw metabolitow plesniowych na jakosc surowcow i przetworow wowocowo-warzywnych

Negative effect of mould on sensoric traits of food as well as production by moulds of unwanted chemical compounds, enzymes, antibiotics and toxins is discussed. Effect of mycotoxins on the human organism, their toxicity and their occurence (mainly of patulin and aflatoxin) is estimated. Environment conditions favouring accumulation of mycotoxins preventing this phenomenon and their stability are discussed.