What is the source of ochratoxin A in wine?

Int J Food Microbiol. 2002 Dec 15;79(3):213-5. doi: 10.1016/s0168-1605(02)00087-9.

Abstract

During a microvinification trial using natural mouldy grapes from a research experimental vineyard, ochratoxin A (OTA) contaminated white wine was obtained. Potential OTA-producing mycobiota of grape samples used in this microvinification process was assessed. Only Aspergillus carbonarius isolates were detected as producers of OTA. Our report is a strong evidence of the contribution of A. carbonarius in the OTA contamination in wine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus / isolation & purification
  • Aspergillus / metabolism*
  • Food Contamination / analysis
  • Food Handling / methods
  • Food Microbiology
  • Ochratoxins / isolation & purification*
  • Ochratoxins / toxicity
  • Vitis / microbiology
  • Wine / analysis*
  • Wine / microbiology

Substances

  • Ochratoxins
  • ochratoxin A