Mycotoxins are potentially toxic secondary metabolites produced by different species of fungi. The main relevant species occurring on cereals are Penicillium sp., Fusarium sp. and Aspergillus sp. The fungal contamination can either occur on the field or during storage. Estimations are given that approximately 25% of all crops are contaminated with mycotoxins. The type and amount of contamination varies with climate conditions. As the contamination can result in serious health issues, mycotoxin analysis is an important part of routine food control.1, 2

霉菌毒素是不同种类真菌产生的潜在毒性次生代谢产物。在谷物上发生的主要相关物种有青霉、镰刀菌和曲霉。真菌污染可以发生在田间或贮存期间。估计有大约25% 的农作物被霉菌毒素污染。污染的种类和数量因气候条件而异。由于污染会导致严重的健康问题, 霉菌毒素分析是常规食品控制的重要组成部分. 1, 2