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The aim is to estimate dietary exposure to aflatoxins from dried fruits and chocolates and assess associated risks.

April 12, 2026FoodsOpen Access

Occurrence, Dietary Exposure Scenarios and Risk Assessment of Aflatoxins from Dried Fruits and Chocolates in Armenia

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Estimates aflatoxin exposure in adults consuming dried fruits and chocolates, highlighting potential health risks.

The aim is to estimate dietary exposure to aflatoxins from dried fruits and chocolates and assess associated risks.
Utilized HPLC to determine aflatoxin levels in dried fruits and chocolates.
Collected individual consumption data through food frequency questionnaires.
Applied various exposure scenarios for risk assessment.
Assessed risks using the margin of exposure approach.
Dried fruits had higher contamination levels than chocolates.
Detected mean AFB1 content was 10 μg/kg in dried fruits and 0.5 μg/kg in chocolates.
Most consumption groups had MOEs below 10,000, indicating potential health concerns.
Dried fruits from open markets exceeded EU maximum limits.

Pipoyan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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