zNose(R) is Able to Detect Aflatoxins in Corn.NEWBURY PARK, Calif. -- Electronic Sensor Technology (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : ESNR ESNR European Society of Neuroradiology ESNR Effective Signal-To-Noise Ratio ) a leading provider of ultra-fast vapor analyzers, announced today that its zNose[R] electronic sensor instrument is able to detect aflatoxins aflatoxins (ăf`lətäk'sĭnz), a group of secondary metabolites that are cancer-causing byproducts of a mold that grows on nuts and grains, particularly peanuts. in corn. The recent surge of illness in dogs and cats has been determined by the Departments of Agriculture in both New York and New Jersey to be caused by food contamination. Dogs and cats became ill after consuming their foods which was contaminated by aflatoxin. After ingestion, the animals developed aflatoxiosis, a potentially life-threatening illness. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxic chemical produced by the growth of fungus on certain food and feeds. EST's zNose[R] electronic sensor instrument is able to capture and analyze nearly any odor, fragrance or chemical vapor within ten seconds, and can detect aflatoxin in corns. Corn silage is the storing and partial fermentation of forage plants such as wheat or corn in silo. Moisture is responsible for the possible growth of molds and toxic substances produced by fungi and mold, such as aflatoxins (aflatoxicosis af·la·tox·i·co·sis n. Poisoning caused by the consumption of substances or foods contaminated with aflatoxin. aflatoxicosis the disease caused by the toxin aflatoxin. ) and fusarium Fusarium a genus of fungi; some species are plant pathogens and some are opportunistic infectious agents of humans and animals. Many also produce trichothecene toxins which cause poisoning of animals if the infected material, usually stored feed, is eaten. moniliform moniliform /mo·nil·i·form/ (mo-nil´i-form) beaded. mo·nil·i·form adj. Shaped like a string of beads. moniliform beaded; having the appearance of a string of beads. (moldy moldy animal feed overgrown with fungus; the feed may be harvested and stored or be still in the ground. moldy corn disease see leukoencephalomalacia, fusariummoniliforme. corn disease); both are potentially fatal if ingested. Molds and fungus produce odors which contain microbial microbial pertaining to or emanating from a microbe. microbial digestion the breakdown of organic material, especially feedstuffs, by microbial organisms. volatile organic compounds (MVOC MVOC Microbial Volatile Organic Compound ) which are perceived by humans as musty smells. The following is a technical paper which describes the use of zNose[R] for quality assessment of corn silage: http://www.znose.com/press_releases/silage.pdf The zNose[R] is actually a very versatile, ultra-fast GC with the ability to perform a full hydrocarbon analysis. This episode demonstrates one of the many zNose[R]'s applications. It is currently being used for environmental, food/beverage, petro-chemical, life science and Homeland Security applications. For more information, please visit our website at www.estcal.com About Electronic Sensor Technology Founded in 1995, Electronic Sensor Technology has developed and patented a chemical vapor analysis process. We believe that the Company's product line is positioned to eliminate key vulnerabilities in the homeland security market, specifically in maritime port, airport, and border security applications. SEC Filings and Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes forward looking statements, including the Company's expectations regarding its ability to develop and access capital markets and its ability to achieve expected results in the chemical detection and analysis industry. The forward looking statements are identified through use of the words "potential," "anticipate," "expect," "planned" and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements may be affected by the risks and uncertainties inherent in the chemical detection and analysis industry and in the Company's business. The Company cautions readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect the Company's beliefs and expectations and could cause the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. |
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