Table 7.
Average consumption of spices, herbs, and nuts, average contamination of AFB1 and OTA, and exposure level to AFB1 and OTA.
| Type | Consumption (g/person/day) | AFB1 contamination (ng/kg) | Exposure to AFB1 (ng/person/day) | OTA contamination (ng/kg) | Exposure to OTA (ng/person/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices | 1.33 | 967 | 1.29 | 38,765 | 51.6 |
| Herbs | 2.56 | 164 | 0.42 | 1,205 | 3.08 |
| Nuts | 33.6 | 398 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15.1 | 54.6 |