Patulin determination

Determination of patulin content in food, feed, and dietary supplements with an HPLC method based on EN 14177.

Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by several different species of fungi. Apples and apple products are especially susceptible to patulin contamination, but the toxin can also be found in other food products.

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for patulin in various high-risk products, such as juices, apple products, and baby food.

The EU has also addressed the means to reduce and prevent patulin contamination in apple juices and apple juice-based beverage ingredients in a Commission Recommendation from 11 August 2003.