Food matrix | Total aflatoxins | Conformance to food safety standards |
|---|
(ppb) | Max. (ppb) | % Conforming samples | Standard |
|---|
Sorghum flour | 22.3 ± 21.2 | 4 | 50.0 | EU (2006) |
10 | 60.0 | EAC (2016) |
Millet flour | 9.9 ± 10.0 | 4 | 60.0 | EU (2006) |
10 | 75.0 | EAC (2011) |
Obushera
| 10.4 ± 6.1 | 4 | 66.0 | EU (2006) |
10 | 88.0 | UNBS (2009) |
- Values are means ± standard deviations. Obushera (n = 59), Sorghum flour (n = 20), Millet flour (n = 20), ND – not detected (detection limit; 1.75 ppb). Number of samples ND for Obushera, sorghum flour and millet flour is 33, 9 and 10, respectively
