Slide 1Scary Food Many packaged food products are recalled from the American market due to the presence of all-natural contaminants: –insect parts –toxic molds from fungi…

Slide 1 Opiates: morphine and related compounds Precursor is formed by combining two C 6 C 2 units, both originating from tyrosine Focus: pieces/precursors key assembly steps…

Slide 1 1 Ergot Alkaloids Slide 2 2 Ergot is a fungal disease commonly found on many wild and cultivated grasses, and is caused by species of Claviceps. The disease is eventually…

Ergot sclerotia on wheat History of ergotism Rye was not cultivated until the 5th century AD. Ergot prefers to infect rye flowers. Ergotism was widespread during the Middle…

The Other Cereals – then Onward The other cereals mentioned in the text are Rye, Triticale, Oats, Barley, Sorghum and Millet. We can add proso-millet to the list. Rye Rye…

Scary Food Many packaged food products are recalled from the American market due to the presence of all-natural contaminants: insect parts toxic molds from fungi (mycotoxins)…

Ergot sclerotia on wheat History of ergotism Rye was not cultivated until the 5th century AD. Ergot prefers to infect rye flowers. Ergotism was widespread during the Middle…

Scary Food Many packaged food products are recalled from the American market due to the presence of all-natural contaminants: insect parts toxic molds from fungi (mycotoxins)…