noun
- a toxic compound produced by certain molds, particularly Penicillium and Aspergillus species, that can contaminate grains and other foods.
Usage: technical; mycotoxin; food safety context
Examples
- Citrinin contamination in rice crops poses a significant health risk to consumers.
- Food safety inspectors test grain samples for the presence of citrinin.
- The mold produced citrinin as a secondary metabolite during storage.
- Exposure to citrinin can cause kidney damage in laboratory animals.
- Regulatory agencies set maximum allowable levels of citrinin in food products.