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| Product Code | Proficiency Test | Matrix | Approx. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FCMM8-CCP74
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17271 |
Red Rice Yeast (Powdered) |
30 g |
Citrinin, Ochratoxin A
This PT is not currently within scope of accreditation to ISO 17043.
Red rice yeast has been used as a traditional medicine for centuries in Asian cultures, and is produced by the fermentation of red rice with a yeast, normally Monascus purpureus. It contains naturally occurring statin compounds called monacolins which lower LDL cholesterol. However, other yeast and mould strains may contaminate the fermentation resulting in the production of citronin, and other mycotoxins such as ochratoxin A (OTA).
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi on agricultural commodities in the field or during storage. It is estimated at 25% of the world's food crops are affected, resulting in large commercial losses. Mycotoxins can cause serious health problems (including some being suspected carcinogens) and so are tightly regulated across the world. Mycotoxin contamination is the largest cause of rapid alerts raised against imported food products.
Effective food testing arrangements must therefore be made to ensure high quality produce is offered to the customer, and also to challenge food storage practices to highlight any areas of improvement within manufacturers' supply chains.
Proficiency Testing from Fapas can help aid the maintenance of the high quality testing required. Fapas proficiency tests can also form the benchmark of a well-designed quality assurance programme to mitigate any risks of low quality testing, and provide your customers with the confidence they require in your results.
