Tests confirm Aflatoxin not present in 109 random coconut oil samples

Tests confirm Aflatoxin not present in 109 random coconut oil samples

April 10, 2021   11:01 am

The reports on tests carried out on 109 random samples of coconut oil in the market have been received, says State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna.

Accordingly, none of the coconut oil samples contain the highly carcinogenic substance Aflatoxin, the state minister said further.

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