African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of ochratoxin A and fungi in powdered guarana (Paullinia cupana Kunth), a caffeine rich product from Amazon forest

Maristela Martins*
  • Maristela Martins*
  • Laboratory of Mycotoxicology and Food Contaminants, Labmico, Food Science and Technology Department, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil.
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Ariane M. Kluczkovski
  • Ariane M. Kluczkovski
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
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Ana Claudia S. dos Santos
  • Ana Claudia S. dos Santos
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
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Ormezinda C. C. Fernandes
  • Ormezinda C. C. Fernandes
  • Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Research Center, Leônidas Maria Deane, CpqlMd., Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
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Vildes M. Scussel
  • Vildes M. Scussel
  • Laboratory of Mycotoxicology and Food Contaminants, Labmico, Food Science and Technology Department, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil.
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  •  Accepted: 24 January 2014
  •  Published: 05 February 2014

Authors

Maristela Martins*
Laboratory of Mycotoxicology and Food Contaminants, Labmico, Food Science and Technology Department, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil.

Ariane M. Kluczkovski
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

Ana Claudia S. dos Santos
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

Ormezinda C. C. Fernandes
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Research Center, Leônidas Maria Deane, CpqlMd., Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

Vildes M. Scussel
Laboratory of Mycotoxicology and Food Contaminants, Labmico, Food Science and Technology Department, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil.

Corresponding Author Email: [email protected]