Table 1.
The in vitro AFB1 adsorption capacity of acidified bentonite used at different Aflatoxin:Binder ratios
| Initial AFB1 concentration (ng) | Binder concentration (mg) | Aflatoxin:Binder ratios | Adsorption capacity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Control (0) | - | 0.00 |
| 50 | 0.25 | 1:5,000 | 7.00 |
| 50 | 0.75 | 1:15,000 | 9.00 |
| 50 | 2.00 | 1:40,000 | 22.50 |
| 50 | 3.50 | 1:70,000 | 87.00 |
| 50 | 6.00 | 1:120,000 | 99.10 |
| 50 | 10.00 | 1:200,000 | ND |
| 50 | 37.50 | 1:750,000 | ND |
| 50 | 500 | 1:1,000,000 | ND |
ND = Not detected.