Abstract
Abstract: Black gram is commonly known as black lentils, mungo beans, and matpe beans and is scientifically called the Vigna Mungo. Black gram has its origin in India, being the world's largest producer as well as consumerand locally called as Urad. It is one of the most vital varieties of pulse in the Indian subcontinent, and has a lot of nutrients in Urad Dal powder. Mycotoxins are of various types, among with aflatoxin is more popular due to their stability varying ambient temperatures and pH conditions, aflatoxins can build up in food at any point along the supply chain. Aflatoxins can cause liver necrosis, bile duct proliferation, edema or lethargy. There are no reports regarding the level of Aflatoxin content in Urad Dal Flour. The objectives of this study was to determine the concentrations of Aflatoxin B1 in Urad Dal Flour collected from various parts of India and also to assess whether the urad Flour were safe for human consumption. Out of 21 samples of Urad Dal Flour analysed for Aflatoxin, all samples were found to be free from Aflatoxin i.e aflatoxin content was Below detection limit. As per FSSAI, the maximum permissible limit for Aflatoxin is 30 ppb. The study showed that the Urad Dal Flour samples collected from various regions of India were found to contain aflatoxin within the permissible limit and are safe for human consumption
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