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Schuler L, Zust D, Dahm G, Clabots F. Nickel in foodstuffs available on the Luxembourgish market and dietary intake. FOOD ADDITIVES & CONTAMINANTS. PART B, SURVEILLANCE 2023; 16:350-360. [PMID: 37691281 DOI: 10.1080/19393210.2023.2249434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
Abstract
Nickel is a food contaminant of natural or anthropogenic origin. Monitoring of contaminants in food in general allows obtaining an overview on the presence of substances that are undesirable to health. The aim of this study was to analyse nickel content in food of non-animal origin and beverages sold in Luxembourg to determine the exposure of the population to this contaminant. In total, 660 samples were analysed in the timeframe from 2017 to 2021. The results demonstrate high concentrations of nickel in cashew nuts, walnuts, hemp and sunflower seeds, dried peas, oregano, and cocoa powder. Surveillance of contaminants in food allows identifying contributors to the chronic and acute exposure of nickel in order to potentially set official maximum levels in European legislation in the future, allowing for better enforcement actions in case of contaminated products and increasing consumer protection.
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- Luc Schuler
- Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration, Strassen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration, Strassen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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- Laboratoire National de Sante, Department of Forensic Medecine, Dudelange, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration, Strassen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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Voica C, Nechita C, Iordache AM, Roba C, Zgavarogea R, Ionete RE. ICP-MS Assessment of Essential and Toxic Trace Elements in Foodstuffs with Different Geographic Origins Available in Romanian Supermarkets. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237081. [PMID: 34885663 PMCID: PMC8658825 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The present study was conducted to quantify the daily intake and target hazard quotient of four essential elements, namely, chromium, cobalt, nickel, and copper, and four toxic trace elements, mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic. Thirty food items were assigned to five food categories (seeds, leaves, powders, beans, and fruits) and analyzed using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Factor analysis after principal component extraction revealed common metal patterns in all foodstuffs, and using hierarchical cluster analysis, an association map was created to illustrate their similarity. The results indicate that the internationally recommended dietary allowance was exceeded for Cu and Cr in 27 and 29 foodstuffs, respectively. According to the tolerable upper level for Ni and Cu, everyday consumption of these elements through repeated consumption of seeds (fennel, opium poppy, and cannabis) and fruits (almond) can have adverse health effects. Moreover, a robust correlation between Cu and As (p < 0.001) was established when all samples were analyzed. Principal component analysis (PCA) demonstrated an association between Pb, As, Co, and Ni in one group and Cr, Cu, Hg, and Cd in a second group, comprising 56.85% of the total variance. For all elements investigated, the cancer risk index was within safe limits, highlighting that lifetime consumption does not increase the risk of carcinogens.
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- Cezara Voica
- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat Str., 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- National Research and Development Institute for Forestry “Marin Drăcea”—INCDS, 725100 Câmpulung Moldovenesc, Romania
- Correspondence: (C.N.); (A.M.I.); (R.Z.)
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- National Research and Development Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies—ICSI Rm. Valcea, 4 Uzinei Str., 240050 Rm. Valcea, Romania;
- Correspondence: (C.N.); (A.M.I.); (R.Z.)
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Babeş-Bolyai University, 30 Fantanele Str., 400294 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- National Research and Development Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies—ICSI Rm. Valcea, 4 Uzinei Str., 240050 Rm. Valcea, Romania;
- Correspondence: (C.N.); (A.M.I.); (R.Z.)
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- National Research and Development Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies—ICSI Rm. Valcea, 4 Uzinei Str., 240050 Rm. Valcea, Romania;
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Oliveira LB, de Melo JC, da Boa Morte ES, de Jesus RM, Teixeira LSG, Korn MGA. Multi-element determination in chocolate bars by microwave-induced plasma optical emission spectrometry. Food Chem 2021; 351:129285. [PMID: 33640775 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Macro- and microelement determination in chocolate bars by microwave-induced plasma optical emission spectrometry (MIP OES) was evaluated after microwave-assisted sample digestion. Optimization of the sample digestion was carried out, and the recommended conditions were obtained at a temperature of 190 °C, with a digestion time of 40 min and in a mixture constituted by 2.3 mL of nitric acid, 1.0 mL of hydrogen peroxide and 4.7 mL of water. The method was applied in the analysis of chocolate bars, and the concentration ranges of the elements determined were (in mg kg-1): Ca (653-3096); Cr (<0.6-2.8); Cu (<0.16-19.5); Fe (<1.6-227); Mg (147-2775); K (3554-8573); Mn (<0.03-25.2); Na (45.6-1095); Ni (3.2-10.2); P (1111-22594) and Zn (4.8-33.3). The association of the proposed microwave-assisted acid digestion with the MIP OES technique was adequate for multi-element determination in chocolate bars for routine analysis.
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- Luciane B Oliveira
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Baiano, Campus Catu, 48110-000 Catu, Bahia, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Baiano, Campus Catu, 48110-000 Catu, Bahia, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Rodovia Jorge Amado km 16, 45662-900, Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil; INCT de Energia e Ambiente - Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; INCT de Energia e Ambiente - Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; INCT de Energia e Ambiente - Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Universitário de Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
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Babaahmadifooladi M, Jacxsens L, Van de Wiele T, Carlos da Silva Júnior E, Du Laing G. Assessment of bioaccessible and dialyzable fractions of nickel in food products and their impact on the chronic exposure of Belgian population to nickel. Food Chem 2020; 342:128210. [PMID: 33508898 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate bioaccessible/dialyzable fractions of nickel in selected foods and to clarify the impact of the food digestion/absorption on the final exposure of consumers to nickel. In vitro gastrointestinal incubation experiments were conducted to estimate the bioaccessibility of nickel in different foods. For estimation of a dialyzable fraction, dialysis filtration was conducted. Highest bioaccessibility (99.6%) was observed for wheat-based breakfast cereals. Lowest bioaccessibilities was observed for dried-fruits (on average 20.4%). Highest (61.5%) and lowest (24.5%) dialyzable fractions were observed for wheat-based breakfast cereal and chocolate respectively. Bioaccessible/dialyzable fractions based exposure assessments were highlighted the overestimation of exposures calculated based on total nickel concentrations in foods. This is particularly important when exposure values were compared with toxicological thresholds in a risk characterization study. When threshold values have been obtained through animal studies in which nickel was dosed at 100% accessibility/availability, e.g. nickel salts this is even more important.
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- Mehrnoosh Babaahmadifooladi
- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium; Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
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- Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET), Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
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- Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium; Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, MG CEP 37200-000, Brazil.
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- Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
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Motta ACV, Barbosa JZ, Magri E, Pedreira GQ, Santin D, Prior SA, Consalter R, Young SD, Broadley MR, Benedetti EL. Elemental composition of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil.) under low input systems of southern Brazil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 736:139637. [PMID: 32497889 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Elemental composition of food can be used to determine nutritional potential as well as guiding legislation for establishing maximum acceptable limits (MAL) of metals in consumption products. This study aimed to determine the elemental background levels of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil.) under varied geologic formations in southern Brazil. Mature leaves were randomly collected from four wild-grown plants at thirty native sites in three states and analyzed for 32 elements. Since yerba mate is not washed to obtain the final product, leaves were analyzed with and without washing to assess foliar deposition. Concentration values of As, Ag, Be, Cs, Cr, Li, Se, Tl, U, and V were near detection limits, indicating low potential as a source and/or toxicity to the consumer. Washing decreased concentrations of Fe, Ti, As, Mo, Li, V, and Pb, suggesting atmospheric contributions/dust deposition. Concentrations of Mn (very high), Zn (high), and Ni (high) demonstrated that leaves could be an important source of these elements. Soil parent material affected elemental composition with basalt providing higher concentrations of Mn, P, and Co while Rhyodacite provided higher concentrations of K and Na. All samples exhibited Pb values below the MAL of 0.6 mg kg-1, but 23% of washed leaves and 20% of unwashed leaves had Cd concentrations close to or above the MAL value of 0.4 mg kg-1. Study results indicated that Cd MAL values for yerba mate in southern Brazil should be reassessed.
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- Antônio Carlos Vargas Motta
- Department of Soils and Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, 1540, Funcionários St., Curitiba 80035-050, Paraná, Brazil.
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- Soil Science - Department of Soils and Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, 1540, Funcionários St., Curitiba, Paraná 80035-050, Brazil.
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- Soil Science - Department of Soils and Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, 1540, Funcionários St., Curitiba, Paraná 80035-050, Brazil.
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- Federal Institute of Santa Catarina, Departamento Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, Câmpus Canoinhas. Av. Expedicionários, 2150, Bairro Campo da Água verde, Canoinhas, SC CEP: 89469-000, Brazil.
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- USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory, 411 South Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36832, USA.
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- Soil Science - Department of Soils and Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Paraná, 1540, Funcionários St., Curitiba, Paraná 80035-050, Brazil.
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- University of Nottingham, Science School of Biosciences, Sutton Bonington Campus, Leicestershire LE12 5RD, United Kingdom..
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- University of Nottingham, Science School of Biosciences, Sutton Bonington Campus, Leicestershire LE12 5RD, United Kingdom..
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- Federal Institute of Santa Catarina, Departamento Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, Câmpus Canoinhas. Av. Expedicionários, 2150, Bairro Campo da Água verde, Canoinhas, SC CEP: 89469-000, Brazil.
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Babaahmadifooladi M, Jacxsens L, De Meulenaer B, Du Laing G. Nickel in foods sampled on the Belgian market: identification of potential contamination sources. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2020; 37:607-621. [DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2020.1714751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Mehrnoosh Babaahmadifooladi
- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health (Partner in Food2Know), Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health (Partner in Food2Know), Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health (Partner in Food2Know), Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Direct Analysis of Cocoa Powder, Chocolate Powder, and Powdered Chocolate Drink for Multi-element Determination by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-019-01565-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kruszewski B, Obiedziński MW, Kowalska J. Nickel, cadmium and lead levels in raw cocoa and processed chocolate mass materials from three different manufacturers. J Food Compost Anal 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2017.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chemical speciation approaches is an inherent part of metallomics, once metals/metalloids and organic structures need to be currently evaluated for attaining metallomics studies. Then, this chapter focuses on the applications of the chemical speciation applied to the human health risk, food and human diet, drugs, forensic, nanoscience, and geological metallomics, also pointing out the advances in such area. Some aspects regarding sample preparation is commented along this chapter, and some strategies for maintaining the integrity of the metallomics information are also emphasized.
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Nickel speciation in cocoa infusions using monolithic chromatography – Post-column ID-ICP-MS and Q-TOF-MS. Food Chem 2017; 230:327-335. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.03.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 02/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Determination of nickel in hydrogenated fats and selected chocolate bars in Czech Republic. Food Chem 2017; 217:456-460. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.08.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2015] [Revised: 07/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Peng Y, Guo W, Zhang P, Jin L. Heat-assisted slurry sampling GFAAS method for determination of lead in food standard reference materials. J Food Compost Anal 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2015.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Scientific Opinion on the risks to public health related to the presence of nickel in food and drinking water. EFSA J 2015. [DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Novotnik B, Zuliani T, Ščančar J, Milačič R. Content of trace elements and chromium speciation in Neem powder and tea infusions. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2015; 31:98-106. [PMID: 26004899 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2015.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2015] [Revised: 04/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Total concentrations of selected trace elements in Neem powder and in Neem tea were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The data revealed that despite high total concentrations of the potentially toxic elements Al and Ni in Neem powder, their amounts dissolved in Neem tea were low. Total concentrations of the other toxic elements Pb, As and Cd were also very low and do not represent a health hazard. In contrast, total concentrations of the essential elements Fe, Cu, Zn, Se Mo and Cr in Neem powder were high and also considerable in Neem tea. Consuming one cup of Neem tea (2g per 200 mL of water) covers the recommended daily intakes for Cr and Se and represents an important source of Mo and Cu. Speciation analysis of Cr by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to ICP-MS with the use of enriched Cr isotopic tracers to follow species interconversions during the analytical procedure demonstrated that toxic Cr(VI) was not present either in Neem powder or in Neem tea. Its concentrations were below the limits of detection of the HPLC-ICP-MS procedure applied. The speciation analysis data confirmed that even Cr(VI) was added, it was rapidly reduced by the presence of antioxidants in Neem leaves. By the use of enriched Cr isotopic spike solutions it was also demonstrated that for obtaining reliable analytical data it is essential to apply the extraction procedures which prevent Cr species interconversions, or to correct for species transformation.
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- Breda Novotnik
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Wang W, Zhang Z, Yang G, Wang Q. Health risk assessment of Chinese consumers to nickel via dietary intake of foodstuffs. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2014; 31:1861-71. [DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2014.964336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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