Aflatoxins: A Silent Risk to Human and Animal Health
Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by fungal strains capable of contaminating cereals, particularly corn, oilseeds, and nuts. Optimal conditions for fungal growth occur directly in the field under water or heat stress or during transport and storage phases. Recognized as one of the most potent carcinogens, aflatoxins are banned by European legislation, which has set contamination limits close to zero in the human and animal food chain.
Cimbria’s Technological Innovation: Fluorescence Optical Inspection Combined with RGB Color Sorting
At Cimbria, we have developed an innovative system for direct verification of aflatoxin contamination, based on advanced optical vision technology that uses the fluorescence of the grain. Aflatoxins emit fluorescence in the ultraviolet wavelength range, allowing precise identification of mycotoxins during the sorting process.
The true innovation of the system lies in its ability to integrate UV technology with RGB vision. This approach enables simultaneous analysis of the external color of the grain and its fluorescence, offering advanced optical sorting and ensuring a particularly pure final result. The presence of RGB cameras also allows the detection of other types of mycotoxins that do not exhibit fluorescence, thus expanding the range of control.
Our customers have the flexibility to activate or deactivate the two functions, managing different sorting modes for various crops using a single machine. This versatility is essential for optimizing production processes and ensuring product quality.
The quality and effectiveness of the process are proven in the sorting of both yellow and white corn, with hourly capacities of up to 30 tons per optical sorter.
Major players in the national and international markets have already adopted our optical sorting machines in both milling and cereal storage sectors, highlighting a cutting-edge and responsible choice. In a context where food safety is crucial and rigorous controls along the entire food chain are imperative, Cimbria technology represents a strategic ally to achieve this goal.
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