Analysis of Naturally Occurring Food Toxins of Plant Origin

Bys: Nollet, Leo M. L. and Ahmad, Javed

Natural toxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by living organisms. These toxins are not harmful to the organisms themselves, but they may be toxic to other creatures, including humans, when eaten. These chemical compounds have diverse structures and differ in biological function and toxicity. Some toxins are produced by plants as a natural defense mechanism against predators, insects, or microorganisms, or as a consequence of infestation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032119306
• ISBN13: 9781032119304
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"