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Determination of Trace Metals and Essential Minerals in Selected Fruit Juices in Minna, Nigeria
Joint Authors
Ajai, A. I.
Anigboro, P. I.
Ochigbo, S. S.
Abdullahi, Z.
Source
International Journal of Food Science
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
Levels of trace metals and essential minerals in selected fruit juice samples purchased from Minna were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) and Flame photometer.
From the obtained result, Cu, Fe, Mn, Na, and Zn were present in all the samples, while Cd, Pb, and Cr were not detectable in all the samples.
Concentrations of K range between 1.31 ± 0.10 and 41.20 ± 0.10 mg/100 mL, Na between 15.47 ± 0.15 and 3.50 ± 0.20 mg/100 mL, Mn between Nd and 0.27 ± 0.08 mg/100 mL, Fe between Nd and 0.90 ± 0.05 mg/100 mL, Cu between Nd-0.60 ± 0.00 mg/100 mL, and Zn between Nd-0.09 ± 0.01 mg/100 mL, respectively.
The trace metal levels in all the samples were within permissible limit as recommended by WHO for edible foods and drinks and could therefore be taken to compliment the deficiency of these essential minerals from other food sources.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ajai, A. I.& Ochigbo, S. S.& Abdullahi, Z.& Anigboro, P. I.. 2014. Determination of Trace Metals and Essential Minerals in Selected Fruit Juices in Minna, Nigeria. International Journal of Food Science،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ajai, A. I.…[et al.]. Determination of Trace Metals and Essential Minerals in Selected Fruit Juices in Minna, Nigeria. International Journal of Food Science No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ajai, A. I.& Ochigbo, S. S.& Abdullahi, Z.& Anigboro, P. I.. Determination of Trace Metals and Essential Minerals in Selected Fruit Juices in Minna, Nigeria. International Journal of Food Science. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473520