Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by

Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by certain molds, specifically species of Aspergillus, most notably Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These molds grow on various food crops, such as maize, peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts, often under conditions of high humidity and temperature and improper storage. Aflatoxins are highly toxic and carcinogenic, and are not typically destroyed by normal cooking temperatures.