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I was also looking into corn recently. Apparently if the native American process of nixtamalization is used (eg. in corn tortillas) then the mycotoxins can be reduced: "This process has multiple benefits including enabling the grain to be more effectively ground; increasing protein and vitamin content availability; improving flavor and aroma and reduction of mycotoxins." "Another important aspect of this process’ benefit is the significant reduction (90-94%) of the mycotoxins Fusarium vierticilloides and Fusarium proliferatum which produce fumosins which cause disease in animals and possible carcinoma in humans."
Last edited by Jolon; 12/11/06 12:28 AM.
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