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patulin

4-hydroxy-4,6-dihydrofuro[3,2-c]pyran-2-one


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FEMA N/A
CAS 149-29-1
EINECS 205-735-2
JECFA Food Flavoring N/A
CoE Number N/A
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Material Notes Mycotoxin, found as a contaminant of foods, e.g. apple juice. Sometimes detd. in apple juice

Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is commonly found in rotting apples, and the amount of patulin in apple products is generally viewed as a measure of the quality of the apples used in production. It is not a particularly potent toxin, but a number of studies have shown that it is genotoxic, which has led to some theories that it may be a carcinogen, though animal studies have remained inconclusive. Patulin is also an antibiotic. Several countries have instituted patulin restrictions in apple products. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum concentration of 50 �g/L in apple juice.

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