[Sca-cooks] RE: [Sca-cooks]-OT: Rye mold ?

[WyteRayven at aol.com]

Thank you! The question was asked by someone who is considering buying some rye hay for her horses.

Would you happen to know if Ergot is toxic to animals other than people?

Ilia

In a message dated Thu, 14 Jun 2001 10:16:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Decker, Terry D." <TerryD at Health.State.OK.US> writes:

<< Ergot.  It is caused by Caviceps purpurea.  The term is used for the fungus,
the structures formed on the rye by the fungus, and the alkaloid toxins
produced by the fungus.  The primary toxin, ergotamine, is transformed into
a hallucinogen by baking.  Ergot is a primary source of lysergic acid, from
which LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is synthesized.

Ergot normally attacks rye in the field and is retained in the flour when
milled.

Bear



> I seem to remember being told that rye can get a little
> moldy, and if then used to make bread it can be toxic.
>
> I can't remember the name of the toxin though ....anybody know?
>
> Someone on another list is wondering.
>
> Ilia
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