Detections of The Presence of Aflatoxin Secreted Fungi in Some Foods Traded in The Markets of The City of Al Khums, Libya

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Rice, macaroni and other pastas are a staple food crop. However, the attack of fungal disease poses a serious threat to the crop growth and productivity and leads toward yield loses. The aim of this study was the isolation and identification of the fungi borne on the foods. These kinds of foods are a product of different trademarks. Eleven (11) samples of Bulgur A, Bulgur B, barley couscous, Wheat Couscous, barley Pasta penne,Wheat Pasta penne, Barley Pasta Beads, Wheat Pasta Beads, Spaghetti Wheat Pasta, Long Grain Rice and Short Grain Rice used for consumption were collected from local markets in the city of Al Khums in Libya.In this study, 44 isolates were isolated, indicating that there were significant differences between the foods.The highest presence of fungi was found on the Bulgur A and,barley couscous, 47.7% and 27.2%respectively,whereas on barley Pasta penne, Wheat Pasta penne, Barley Pasta BeadsandSpaghetti Wheat Pastano fungi were detected. The remaining foods were Bulgur B that has a percentage of 15.9%, as well as Short Grain Rice with 4.54%, lastly Wheat Pasta Beads and Long Grain Rice with 2.27%.The species belonging to the genus Aspergillus were found to be present in the study with a percentage of 79.5%.Bulgur A 36.3%, Bulgur B 11.36%barley couscous27.27%. Another species belonging to the genus Aspergillus niger was detected, 26%in Wheat Pasta Beads.Long Grain Rice Aspergillus.sp. Towunknown fungi was found withShort Grain Rice. The presence of fungi belonging to the species of Penicillium did not exceed 15.9% in Bulgur A, and Bulgur B.