Determination of Macro- and Microelements in the Inflorescences of Banana Tree Using ICP OES: Evaluation of the Daily Recommendations of Intake for Humans
Joint Authors
Rosa, Rafaela Henriques
Ribeiro Fernandes, Melina
Silva de Pádua Melo, Elaine
Granja Arakaki, Daniela
Vieira de Lima, Nayara
Santos Leite, Luana Carolina
Espindola, Paulo Renato
Domingos de Souza, Igor
Aragão do Nascimento, Valdir
Saldanha Tschinkel, Paula Fabiana
La Flor Ziegler Sanches, Fabiane
Aragão do Nascimento, Valter
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The inflorescence of Musa paradisiaca, known as “banana heart” is a structure that includes flowers and bracts of banana, commonly used as food source worldwide.
The aims of this study were (1) to determine the mineral components of Musa paradisiaca and (2) to compare the obtained results with previously reported data of Recommendation Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and edible plant permissible limits set by FAO/WHO.
The samples were digested using microwave-assisted equipment, while elemental contents were determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP OES).
Metal (Mg, Ca, Cr, Ni, Cu, Fe, and Zn) and nonmetal (S and P) contents were detected.
According to RDA, the inflorescences could be excellent sources of Mg, P, Cr, Cu, Zn, and Fe for females, males, and pregnant women, all age 31–50 y, as well as children (4–8 y).
Bracts are good source of Zn for male and pregnant women and good source of Fe for children.
All the samples contained considerable amounts of Mg, Ca, P, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Fe, which were quite low to induce deleterious effects (UL).
FAO/WHO limits for edible plants have not yet been established for S, P, Mg, and Ca, but Ni and Zn are below of those limit values.
However, Cr and Cu concentrations are higher than the values established for edible plants and may pose a threat to human health.
Farmers should be encouraged by government agencies, not only for sustainability of production but also to ensure the storage and trade of banana tree inflorescence.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rosa, Rafaela Henriques& Ribeiro Fernandes, Melina& Silva de Pádua Melo, Elaine& Granja Arakaki, Daniela& Vieira de Lima, Nayara& Santos Leite, Luana Carolina…[et al.]. 2020. Determination of Macro- and Microelements in the Inflorescences of Banana Tree Using ICP OES: Evaluation of the Daily Recommendations of Intake for Humans. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1214082
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rosa, Rafaela Henriques…[et al.]. Determination of Macro- and Microelements in the Inflorescences of Banana Tree Using ICP OES: Evaluation of the Daily Recommendations of Intake for Humans. The Scientific World Journal No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1214082
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rosa, Rafaela Henriques& Ribeiro Fernandes, Melina& Silva de Pádua Melo, Elaine& Granja Arakaki, Daniela& Vieira de Lima, Nayara& Santos Leite, Luana Carolina…[et al.]. Determination of Macro- and Microelements in the Inflorescences of Banana Tree Using ICP OES: Evaluation of the Daily Recommendations of Intake for Humans. The Scientific World Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1214082
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1214082