Deoxynivalenol (DON)

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a toxin formed by fungi of the genus Fusarium. These fungi occur in the soil and can infect cereals. The level of Fusaria infections in wheat and the resulting DON content of wheat strongly depend on the weather conditions during the growth and bloom of the cereal and on the agricultural techniques used. DON is a contaminant of wheat products that is not easy to avoid.