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Aspergillus ochraceus

Aspergillus ochraceus / ostianus These species of Aspergillus can be found indoors and on foodstuffs (e.g. coffee and paprika). Both species produce ochratoxin A, but A. ostianus can also produce aflatoxin.

Water Activity (min.):

0.76

Colonizer Group:

Mesophilic

Mycotoxins:

Destruxin B, Ochratoxin A, and Penicillic acid

Aspergillus ochraceus
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