An integrated approach to prevent ochratoxin a contamination in post-harvest processing of coffee in east Africa

Objective

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is caused by mould growth in many food products and is nephrotoxic and possibly carcinogen to humans. It occurs in many food types including coffee. There is generally inadequate information about its production in coffee and how the problem should be addressed. This results mainly from a lack of knowledge of the complex microbiota in the coffee environment and the lack of effective quality systems in the producing countries. The objective of this project is to introduce the concepts of GMP and HACCP in combination with the use of protective cultures for biocontrol, especially lactic acid bacteria or yeasts that can inactivate or inhibit the growth of OTA producing moulds during coffee processing.

Programme(s)

• FP5-INCO 2 - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Confirming the international role of Community research,1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.2.1.-1.4. - Research for development

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

THE ROYAL VETERINARY AND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Address

30,Rolighedsvej 30
1958 Frederisksberg
Denmark

Participants (5)

ETHIOPIAN HEALTH AND NUTRITION RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Ethiopia

Address

Addis Abeba

FEDERAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR NUTRITION

Germany

Address

20,Haid-und-neustrasse 9
76131 Karlsruhe

KENYA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Kenya

Address

Dunga Road
2 Nairobi

TANZANIA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

Tanzania

Address

Kimweri Avenue, Msasani
Dar Es Salaam

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS

Denmark

Address

Gregersensvej, Danish Technological Instit.
2630 Taastrup