Alkaloids of pyrrolizidine in food, a hidden risk in the field - Bio Eco Actual

The alkaloids of pyrrolizidine are a group of chemical substances present in plants naturally as a defense against herbivores, insects or microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria. Up to now, more than 600 have been identified and are known to be produced by more than 6,000 plant species worldwide, mostly by five families: Asteraceae, Boraginaceae, Fabaceae, Orchidaceae and Apocynaceae. 123RFLimited©nikolaydonetsk. Homemade spring wine of dandel…