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Abstract
Poor storage and aflatoxin contamination of nuts is an increasing concern to the consumer’s health so the current study was undertaken to analyses the effect of poor storage on chemical composition, aflatoxin content and experimental rats in nuts (peanut and almond). Peanut and almond were store at room temperature for 18 month and the effect of poor storage nuts was investigated on experimental rats. The results showed the fungi found in peanuts and almonds after poor storage, which led to the appearance of aflatoxin B1 and B2 which were higher in peanut than almond after 18 months storage. The results suggested that protein and fat decreased significantly, while highly significant increase was observed in moisture content, and reduction in final body weights and food intake as compared to control negative group. There was an increase in the level of lipid in the groups of rats fed on peanut and almond stored for 18 months than in the groups of rat fed on peanut and almond fresh. However the results Showed significant increases in serum uric acid, urea nitrogen and creatinine compared to control negative group.