Ergot alkaloids (including 12 substances)

Ergot alkaloids are mycotoxins produced by a fungus (Claviceps purpurea), a parasite of rye and other cereals. These alkaloids are responsible for ergotism, a disease that takes two forms: convulsive and gangrenous.

The presence of these substances in foodstuffs can cause tissue burns, hallucinations and extreme agitation.