Favourable weather conditions and injury to plants often lead to mold growth on plants. Mold itself is not dangerous to corns but the byproducts ( Mycotoxin ) created are harmful for livestock. There are certain molds frequently associated with Corn ears which are mature. These mold varieties includes Fusarium or Gibberella, Penicillium and Diplodia.
There are certain other mold varieties too, like – Cladosporium and Aspergillus, which are occasionally present in corn. Super Dry Desiccant products are capable of arresting the growth and spread of any variety of mold mentioned here below-
Aspergillus
It is light green or dark yellow in colour. This mold variety is of most concern for corn farmers and cattle feeders. This variety produces aflatoxin, which is carcinogenic and is also found on several food staples like cassava, chili peppers, corn, cotton seed, millet, peanuts, rice, sesame seeds, sorghum, sunflower seeds, tree nuts, wheat, and a variety of spices.
- Aflatoxin for feedlot cattle is 300 ppb
- Aflatoxin for breeding beef cattle is 100 ppb
- Fumonisin for feedlot cattle is 30 ppm
- Fumonisin for breeding beef cattle is 15 ppm
- Deoxynivalenol for ruminating beef cattle is 5 ppm
- Zearelenone for virgin heifers is 10 ppm
- Zearelenone for mature cow is 20 ppm
- How well the jerky has been packed?
- How often the package has been opened? This will expose the jerky to surrounding air containing pollens, bacteria and mold spores. Moreover, jerky being dry in nature on being exposed to moist environment will allow moisture absorption creating a favourable environment for mold to grow.
- How many times we are touching the jerky with hands? – Our hands too may be carrying mold spores exposing the beef jerky to mold contamination.
Although, refrigeration can control mold growth for a longer period of time nevertheless if the beef has already absorbed moisture, it will eventually mold. However, super dry desiccant product portfolio is capable of addressing mold problem by removing moisture. Super Dry has products for individual packages as well as for entire containers, to protect your beef items from mold and other forms of moisture damage, during transportation. However, the efficiency of Super Dry Desiccant product depends on the adherence to best practices guidelines shown in our videos and as suggested by our experts.
