Masa & Tortillas

To safeguard the quality of Masa Flour and Tortillas, inbound maize/corn is often screened for the presence of mycotoxins such as aflatoxin, fumonisin and deoxynivalenol (DON). Cereal grains such as maize/corn, wheat and sorghum are subject to strict EU regulatory limits as low as 2 parts per billion (ppb) for aflatoxin B1, 4 ppb for total aflatoxins, between 0.75 - 1.75 parts per million (ppm) for DON in cereal grains and milling fractions, and 0.2 – 4.0 ppm for Fumonisin in maize/corn based on its intended use for further milling or as an ingredient to be used during product formulation. VICAM offers on-site detection tools such as lateral flow strip tests and rapid fluorometry for fully quantitative results at the point of grain acceptance, as well as laboratory sample preparation solutions for use with LC and LC-MS/MS detection supporting finished product quality verification.

Toxins Related to Masa & Tortillas

Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2

Ochratoxin A

Deoxynivalenol

Fumonisins B1, B2, B3

T-2/HT-2

Zearalenone

Rapid Testing

Afla-V AQUA Grain

Accurately detect and measure total aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1 and G2) at levels as low as 2.5 ppb and as high as 100 ppb. Eliminate the need for hazardous solvents using a water-based, dilution-free extraction procedure.

Fumo-V AQUA

Accurately detect and measure total fumonisin B1, B2 and B3 levels as low as 0.2 ppm and as high as 100 ppm. Eliminate the need for hazardous solvents using a water-based dilution-free extraction procedure.

DON-V AQUA

DON-V AQUA provides rapid, on-site detection of vomitoxin (DON) in just 5 minutes, enabling quality managers to segregate or redirect unsuitable raw materials before they can impact finished product quality.

Laboratory Testing

AflaTest

AflaTest is a quantitative method for the detection of aflatoxin in B1, B2, G1, G2, M1, and M2. The test can be used in a wide variety of locations from the local farm elevator to food processing quality control laboratories to government testing laboratories.

FumoniTest

FumoniTest is a quantitative method for the detection of fumonisin B1, B2 and B3 in a variety of commodities by fluorometer or HPLC. FumoniTest is safe, fast, requires no special skills and produces precise results at parts per million levels.

DONtest LC

DONtest LC is a quantitative approach to laboratory detection of DON (also known as deoxynivalenol or vomitoxin) in parts per million (ppm) levels. Safe, rugged and reliable for use in food and agricultural testing labs around the world, DONtest LC isolates and purifies DON prior to injection to the LC or LC-MS/MS for detection.

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