Fungal Species: Alternaria species

Fruit-Based Fermented Beverages: Contamination Sources and Emerging Technologies Applied to Assure Their Safety

This review examines safety concerns in popular fermented fruit drinks like wine and cider. It identifies major contamination risks including toxic compounds produced by molds (mycotoxins), harmful byproducts from fermentation (biogenic amines), pesticide residues, heavy metals, and plastic particles. The authors recommend combining traditional safety practices with modern technologies like electric fields and high-pressure treatments to ensure these beverages remain safe to drink while maintaining their health benefits.

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Newly Discovered Fungal Species from Black Pepper Marketed in Brazil: Penicillium pipericola sp. nov. and Syncephalastrum brasiliense sp. nov.

Researchers in Brazil discovered two new fungal species found on commercially sold black pepper. While one species can produce a toxic compound that concerns food safety experts, both species also produce molecules with potential medical benefits, including compounds that may help fight cancer and neurological diseases. This discovery highlights the importance of monitoring fungi in food products while also revealing unexpected pharmaceutical potential hidden in everyday spices.

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