NEUTRALIZING THE POISONOUS METABOLISM PRODUCTS OF MOULD FUNG

摘要

1529027 Neutralising mycotoxins DEGESCH GmbH 19 Oct 1976 [20 Dec 1975] 43299/76 Headings A2D and A2Q The poisonous metabolism products of mould fungi in substances are neutralised by contacting the substances with ethylene oxide and/or methyl formate, the substances having a moisture content of at least 10% by wt. The ethylene oxide and/or methyl formate may be in the form of vapour and contact may be made at below atmospheric pressure. The process may be applied to peanuts affected by mould. The treating materials may be diluted with an inert gas. Reference has been directed by the comptroller to Specification 1442466.