Fungi species from Penicillium genera in raisins consumed in Armenian Republic

Abstract

Raisin is widely used as dried fruit with high food value. It is also used as ingredient in such products ready to use as muesli and various confectionery products. Mycological safety of raisin is an actual problem from the point of view of its potential possibility of contamination by mycotoxins. 63 samples of Armenian and imported raisins are investigated. 31 species of filamentous fungi are isolated, 12 of which belonged to Penicilliumgenera. P. expansum, P. grisofulvum, P. velutinumand P. ciatophora of all isolated species had average frequency of occurrence. All the rest showed rare frequency of occurrence.