RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Reduction of Ochratoxin A Contamination in Red Wines by Oak Wood Fragments
JF American Journal of Enology and Viticulture
JO Am J Enol Vitic.
FD American Society for Enology and Viticulture
SP 97
OP 101
DO 10.5344/ajev.2007.58.1.97
VO 58
IS 1
A1 Michele Savino
A1 Patrizio Limosani
A1 Emilia Garcia-Moruno
YR 2007
UL http://www.ajevonline.org/content/58/1/97.abstract
AB Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin that contaminates different plant products and foods, including grapes and wine. Although many different approaches are available for OTA decontamination, most have not been adopted because of high cost or practical difficulties. This study evaluated reduction of ochratoxin A concentration in red wines using oak wood fragments. The effectiveness of the treatment depended upon the quantity of the oak wood fragments (chips and powder) used; best results were obtained with powder.