Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by?: [2013]

Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by

Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced primarily by certain species of moulds, such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These moulds grow on improperly stored cereal grains, oilseeds, and other food products, particularly in warm and humid conditions.
- Moulds are multicellular fungi that grow as branching filaments called hyphae, playing roles in decomposition, food production, and causing health issues such as allergies and respiratory problems.