The monitoring of mineral elements content in fruit purchased in supermarkets and food markets from Timisoara, Romania

This study aimed at evaluating various fruit samples using atomic absorption spectrometry method, the content in mineral elements, macroelements (Na, K, Ca, Mg) and microelements (Cr, Cu, Mn, Fe, Cd , Pb, Zn, Co and Ni). Fruit samples were taken from supermarkets (imported products) and agricultural...

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Published in:Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine 2014, Vol.21 (1), p.98-105
Main Authors: Ramona Cristina, Heghedűş-Mîndru, Gabriel, Heghedűş-Mîndru, Petru, Negera, Radu, Sumălan, Adina, Negrea, Ducu, Stef
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic absorption spectroscopy
Chemical analysis
Fruit - chemistry
Fruits
Manganese
Minerals - analysis
Romania
Spectral analysis
Spectrometry
Spectrophotometry, Atomic
Supermarkets
Trace Elements - analysis
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Summary:This study aimed at evaluating various fruit samples using atomic absorption spectrometry method, the content in mineral elements, macroelements (Na, K, Ca, Mg) and microelements (Cr, Cu, Mn, Fe, Cd , Pb, Zn, Co and Ni). Fruit samples were taken from supermarkets (imported products) and agricultural markets (domestic products) in the city of Timisoara, Romania. The results obtained by chemical analysis were evaluated statistically based on method of main components analyzed. Major influence in the group had evidence if macroelements potassium and sodium, iron and manganese where microelements. The results were compared with results obtained by other researchers in the world. The results fall within the legal limits set by law.
ISSN:1232-1966
1898-2263