Developments in mycotoxin analysis: an update for 2020-2021

This review summarises developments published in the period from mid-2020 to mid-2021 on the analysis of a number of diverse matrices for mycotoxins. Notable developments in all aspects of mycotoxin analysis, from sampling and quality assurance/quality control of analytical results, to the various detection and quantitation technologies ranging from single mycotoxin biosensors to comprehensive instrumental methods are presented and discussed. The summary and discussion of this past year's developments in detection and quantitation technology covers chromatography with targeted or non-targeted high resolution mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectrometry, detection other than mass spectrometry, biosensors, as well as assays using alternatives to antibodies. This critical review aims to briefly present the most important recent developments and trends in mycotoxin determination, as well as to address limitations of the presented methodologies.

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This review summarizes recent developments in the analysis of mycotoxins in various matrices from mid-2020 to mid-2021. It covers different aspects of mycotoxin analysis, including sampling, quality control, and detection technologies. The review discusses important findings in chromatography, mass spectrometry, biosensors, and alternative assays. It also addresses limitations of the presented methodologies.