Physicochemical Properties, Minerals, Trace Elements, and Heavy Metals in Honey of Different Origins: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract. The following chemical elements in sheep wool originating from Poland (Polish Mountain Sheep), Greece (Karagounico breed), and Syria (Awassi breed) were analysed: macroelements (Ca, P, Na, K, Mg, S), trace elements (Al, Ba, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Sr, Ti, Zn) and heavy metals (As, Cd Hg, Pb). Some statistically significant differences were observed between the content of the examined elements in sheep wool collected in the above countries. Sulphur, calcium, sodium and potassium were found in the highest amounts, while arsenic, cadmium and mercury occurred in the lowest quantity.

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Fraction distribution and risk assessment of heavy metals and trace elements in sediments of Baiyangdian Lake, China

Advances in Earth and Environmental Sciences ◽

10.2495/icesep131061 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

L. Dong ◽

Y. Zhao ◽

M. Zhang

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Risk Assessment ◽

Trace Elements ◽

Baiyangdian Lake ◽

Fraction Distribution ◽

Metals And Trace Elements

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Risk Assessment of Certain Heavy Metals and Trace Elements in Milk and Milk Products Consumed in Aswan Province.

Journal of Food and Dairy Sciences ◽

10.21608/jfds.2018.36018 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 289-296 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

O. Khalil

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Risk Assessment ◽

Trace Elements ◽

Milk Products ◽

Metals And Trace Elements

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Dietary Exposure of Heavy Metals, Minerals and Trace Elements through Cereals Commonly Consumed by Dhaka City Residents

Current Nutrition & Food Science ◽

10.2174/1573401315666191113154200 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. 815-823

Author(s):

Md. Bayejid Hosen ◽

Abu T.M. Abdullah ◽

Md. Z.H. Howlader ◽

Yearul Kabir

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Trace Elements ◽

Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽

Industrial Development ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Dietary Exposure ◽

Risk Level ◽

Dhaka City ◽

Main Meal ◽

Minerals And Trace Elements

Background: Contamination of soil and agricultural products by heavy metals resulting from rapid industrial development has caused major concern. Dietary exposure to heavy metals has been associated with toxic and adverse health effects. The main threats to human health from heavy metals are associated with exposure to Pb, Cd and Hg. The aim of this study was to monitor the presence of heavy metals, minerals and trace elements in cereals consumed by Dhaka city residents. Methods: One hundred and sixty cereal samples were collected for eight (08) composited samples and analyzed for the determination of sixteen elements. Heavy metals were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and other elements were determined by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). Results: The average concentrations of elements in cereals fall within the safe limit except for Pb, Cr, Na and Mg, which exceeded the safe limits. The daily intake of Cd (23.0 μg), Hg (63.0 μg) and As (13.6 μg) through cereals was below the risk level except for Pb (634.0 μg) and Cr (263.1 μg). The dietary intake of Na (1860.0 mg), Mg (347.0 mg) and Mn (4600.0 μg) exceeded the toxic level while K (829 mg) was below the RDA. Conclusion: As the main meal of average Bangladeshi people is boiled rice served with some vegetables, our findings indicate that the residents of Dhaka city are at risk from Pb and Cr contamination and their dietary need for some important minerals and trace elements is not fulfilled by cereals.

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