Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in food products originating from locally reared animals in Kuwait

Analysis for the presence of 12 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in 327 foodstuff samples originating from locally reared animals was carried out. The data revealed that non-carcinogenic PAHs were detected in considerable amounts in several food commodities. The carcinogenic PAH concentration...

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Published in:Food additives and contaminants 1997-04, Vol.14 (3), p.295-299
Main Authors: Husain, A., Naeemi, E., Dashti, B., Al-Omirah, H., Al-Zenki, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
carcinogenic PAH
Carcinogens - analysis
Cattle
Chickens
Eggs - analysis
Food Contamination
Food industries
Food toxicology
foodstuff
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Goats
Kuwait
locally reared animals
Meat - analysis
Medical sciences
Milk - chemistry
non-carcinogenic PAH
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons - analysis
Sheep
Toxicology
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Summary:Analysis for the presence of 12 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in 327 foodstuff samples originating from locally reared animals was carried out. The data revealed that non-carcinogenic PAHs were detected in considerable amounts in several food commodities. The carcinogenic PAH concentrations were relatively low in most of the samples investigated. Among the carcinogenic PAHs detected, chrysene had the highest concentration.
ISSN:0265-203X
1464-5122
DOI:10.1080/02652039709374527