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To quantify mycotoxins in plant-based meat, cheese, and fish alternatives and assess associated risks.

February 5, 2026Mycotoxin ResearchOpen Access

Mycotoxin occurrence and risk assessment in plant-based meat, cheese, and fish alternatives based on an adapted UHPLC-MS/MS multi-method

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Assesses mycotoxin levels in plant-based alternatives, revealing potential risk for various age groups, especially toddlers.

To quantify mycotoxins in plant-based meat, cheese, and fish alternatives and assess associated risks.
Developed UHPLC-MS/MS method for quantifying 15 mycotoxins.
Sample extraction using QuEChERS and dSPE for clean-up.
Applied stable isotope dilution analysis for quantification.
Analyzed 32 plant-based alternative products for contamination.
27 out of 32 products contained at least one mycotoxin.
Highest contamination levels found in seitan-based products.
Predominant mycotoxins included Alternaria toxins such as AME and TeA.
No detected concentrations exceeded regulatory limits but indicated risk for toddlers.

Schneidemann-Bostelmann et al. (2026) studied this question.

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