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