Non-destructive classification and prediction of aflatoxin-B1 concentration in maize kernels using Vis-NIR (400-1000 nm) hyperspectral imaging.

Aflatoxin-B1 contamination in maize is a major food safety issue across the world. Conventional detection technique of toxins requires highly skilled technicians and is time-consuming. Application of appropriate chemometrics along with hyperspectral imaging (HSI) can identify aflatoxin-B1 infected maize kernels.