Table 3. Total aflatoxin content of samples

Sample Unprocessed1) (μg/kg) Processed2) (μg/kg)
Dried melon seeds 7.30±0.92a3)A4) 5.10±0.93aB
Maize 10.20±0.91bA 3.40±0.94bB
Cowpea 3.10±0.93cA 2.00±0.96cB
Groundnut 3.70±0.95dA 2.90±0.93dB
Yam chips 5.40±0.92e -
Crops are not processed after sampling from the market.
Crop processed after sampling from market.
All values are mean±SD (n=3). Different superscript letters (A,B) in the same row indicate significant differences (p<0.05) by Tukey’s test.
All values are mean±SD (n=3). Different superscript letters (a-e) in the same column indicate significant differences (p<0.05) by Tukey’s test.