Citrinin determination

Determination of citrinin in food, feed, and dietary supplements with an HPLC method based on EN 17203.

Citrinin is a mycotoxin produced by some Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Monascus species. Regulation (EU) 2023/915 specifies a maximum level for citrinin in food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus.

Suitable sample matrices
Food, feed, dietary supplements
Required sample quantity
100 g
Typical turnaround time
2 weeks after receiving the samples
Detection limit
10 µg/kg
Available quality systems
Accredited test method
Device types

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