Ozonolysis mechanism and influencing factors of aflatoxin B1: A review

• Recent development in ozonolysis mechanism of aflatoxin B1 is reviewed.
• Factors influencing ozonolysis efficiency of aflatoxin B1 are firstly summarized.
• The corresponding measures in improving the ozonolysis efficiency are provided.

Aflatoxin B1 is a natural fungal contaminant common in a large variety of agricultural products and foods. Ozone due to its safety, environment-friendly, low cost, high efficiency in decomposing aflatoxin B1, has been widely studied and used in the food industry. The ozonolysis mechanism of aflatoxin B1 and the factors influencing its degradation efficiency have been the focal points to be studied. This paper reviews the new research development in ozonolysis mechanism, summarizes the factors influencing the ozonolysis efficiency of aflatoxin B1 in foods, and provides the corresponding measures to improve the ozonolysis efficiency of aflatoxin B1.