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- Title
The monitoring of mineral elements content in fruit purchased in supermarkets and food markets in Timisoara, Romania.
- Authors
Ramona Cristina, Heghedűş-Mîndru; Gabriel, Heghedűş-Mîndru; Petru, Negrea; Radu, Şumălan; Adina, Negrea; Ducu, Ştef
- Abstract
This study aimed at evaluating various fruit samples by using the atomic absorption spectrometry method, and the content of 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 was evidenced if the macro-elements potassium and sodium, iron and manganese where microelements. The results were compared with results obtained by other researchers worldwide. The results fall within the legal limits set by law.
- Subjects
TIMISOARA (Romania); MINERAL content of fruit; TRACE elements; ATOMIC absorption spectroscopy; FRUIT sampling; FOOD industry; AGRICULTURAL marketing
- Publication
Annals of Agricultural & Environmental Medicine, 2014, Vol 21, Issue 1, p98
- ISSN
1232-1966
- Publication type
Article