Sequestration of aflatoxin B1 by lactic acid bacteria: Role of binding and biotransformation.

Climate change has introduced new challenges to food safety by altering the occurrence and distribution of fungi leading to increased mycotoxin contamination in crops. Among these mycotoxins, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) stands out as a potent carcinogen, posing significant health risks to consumers. Methods for AFB1 decontamination have been intensively investigated and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have gained increasing interest for their potential in AFB1 detoxification.