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Review Article

Mineral adsorbents for prevention of mycotoxins in animal feeds

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Pages 125-135 | Received 25 Oct 2013, Accepted 27 Feb 2014, Published online: 09 Apr 2014
 

Abstract

Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by several fungi species, with the aflatoxins, fumonisins, zearalenone, trichothecenes and ochratoxin A being the most important found in feedstuffs. The economic impact caused by mycotoxins motivated the investigation of detoxification strategies to reduce its bioavailability by enterosorption. Although there are several types of adsorbents, the efficiency of the adsorption depends on the physical and chemical characteristics of both the adsorbent and the mycotoxin. This review describes the most important types of mineral adsorbents [aluminosilicates, HSCAS, bentonites (montmorillonites), zeolites, sepiolite, diatomite and activated carbons] used in feeds, especially for poultry and pigs, and their adsorption mechanisms.

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