THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ERGOSTEROL AND ALTERNARIA MYCOTOXINS IN TOMATOES WITH DIFFERENT SURFACE DECAYED PROPORTIONS

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Authors

  • Çetin Kadakal Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Pamukkale, 20160 Kinikli-Denizli, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6608-3887
  • Bilge Akdeniz Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Afyon Kocatepe, 03204, Erenler-Afyonkarahisar, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2912-451X
  • Ayten Ekinci Vocational School of Technical Sciences, University of Pamukkale, 20160 Kinikli-Denizli, Turkey
  • Luziana Hoxha Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Str. Pajsi Vodica, Koder Kamez, 1029, Tirana, Albania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8725-5991
  • Pınar Şengün Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Pamukkale, 20160 Kinikli-Denizli, Turkey https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1801-721X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/CICEQ230627019K

Keywords:

alternariol, alternariol monomethyl ether, decay, ergosterol, tenuazonic acid, tomatoes

Abstract

This study evaluates the relationship between ergosterol (ERG) and Alternaria mycotoxins (AOH, AME, TenA) concentrations in tomato samples with varying decay levels. Using Rio Grande tomatoes, decay levels ranged from 89% to 99%. Samples were categorized based on visible mold, processed into pulp, and evaluated for quality parameters such as soluble solids, pH, acidity, and color. HPLC determined ERG, TenA, AOH, and AME levels, providing data on standard curve linearity, detection limit, recovery, and precision. Correlations between decay proportions and toxin concentrations were analyzed to understand variable relationships and quality implications for the tomato industry. Results indicate significant (p<0.05) effects of decay levels on toxin concentrations, emphasizing the importance of these measures for tomato quality assessment. The strong correlations among parameters underscore their relevance for quality control in tomato processing. This study contributes valuable insights for future research in this domain.

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ERGOSTEROL AND ALTERNARIA MYCOTOXINS IN TOMATOES WITH DIFFERENT SURFACE DECAYED PROPORTIONS: Original scientific paper. (2025). Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 31(2), 113-121. https://doi.org/10.2298/CICEQ230627019K

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