The bran fraction used as animal feed had the highest DON levels.
In bran and finished flour fractions, 35% samples would not be in compliance to future Brazilian regulation for DON levels.
The DON contamination in finished flour was significantly lower than in milled wheat with a distribution factor of 69%.
Regarding wheat-based products, 17% whole bread and 10% salted cracker were DON contaminated.
The finished flour was the fraction that most contribute to the daily intake of DON in the Southern Brazil.