Bisphenol A in edible part of seafood

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a man-made compound, mainly used as a monomer to produce polycarbonate (PC), epoxy resins, non-polymer additives to other plastics, which have many food related applications, such as food storage containers, tableware and internal coating of cans, as well as non-food applications such as electronic equipment, construction materials and medical devices. BPA exposure can occur when the residual monomer migrates into packaged food and beverages. Moreover, due to the ubiquitous presence of this compound, the general population can be exposed to environmental sources such as water, air and soil. Many studies have investigated the potential health hazards associated with BPA, which can elicit toxic and cancerogenic effects on humans. According to the EFSA opinion, diet is considered to be the main source of exposure, especially canned food; moreover, among non-canned food, meat and fish products have the highest levels of BPA contamination. This review focuses on BPA contamination in seafood, analysing worldwide literature (from January 2010 to October 2015) on BPA contamination of edible parts. The authors try to identify differences between canned and non-canned seafood in literature, and gaps in the state of art. The data evaluated underline that all concentrations for both canned and non-canned seafood were below the specific migration limit set by the EC Directive for BPA in food. Moreover the canned seafood is more contaminated than the non-canned one.

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Proximate Composition and Its Seasonality of the Mediterranean Green Crab:Carcinus aestuariiNardo, 1847 (Brachyura, Portunidae), in Southern Tunisian Waters (Central Mediterranean)

Journal of Marine Biology ◽

10.1155/2013/989467 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sonia Baklouti ◽

Abdelkarim Derbali ◽

Khalifa Dhieb ◽

Wassim Kammoun ◽

Othman Jarboui

Keyword(s):

Proximate Composition ◽

Nutritional Value ◽

Central Mediterranean ◽

Potential Health ◽

Lipid Contents ◽

Size Groups ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

And Gender ◽

Edible Parts

The Mediterranean green crabCarcinus aestuariiwas recorded in Tunisian waters several years ago. However, since its record in the Gulf of Gabes, no studies have been carried out about the spread of this crab. Because there is a lack of nutritional information concerning this species, this study aimed to characterize the chemical composition of hepatopancreas and gonads ofCarcinus aestuariiin view of potential health implication for consumers and to determine the seasonal nutritional quality of females and males taken separately for various size groups. In this study, a total of 1399 individuals were collected along the Sfax coast. The nutritional value of various edible parts ofCarcinus aestuariiwas evaluated, and gender differences in terms of edible yield and proximate composition, protein, mineral, lipid, and water content, were compared for season, age, and sex. The biochemical compositions were strongly influenced by sex, age, and seasons. The highest protein and lipid contents were detected in gonads and hepatopancreas of females. Autumn was the season with the highest protein content and lowest fat content. Therefore, people with particular diets constrains should consume the ovaries of females in autumn and it should moderate in winter. The hepatopancreas and gonads from Tunisian waters can be a good source of proteins and mineral.

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Microwave-assisted extraction for the simultaneous determination of Novolac glycidyl ethers, bisphenol A diglycidyl ether, and its derivatives in canned food using HPLC with fluorescence detection

Journal of Separation Science ◽

10.1002/jssc.200900564 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. 235-243 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Hong Zhang ◽

Ming Xue ◽

Yanbin Lu ◽

Zhiyuan Dai ◽

Honghai Wang

Keyword(s):

Bisphenol A ◽

Fluorescence Detection ◽

Diglycidyl Ether ◽

Microwave Assisted Extraction ◽

Canned Food ◽

Microwave Assisted ◽

Glycidyl Ethers ◽

Assisted Extraction ◽

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

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Equipment Construction Materials And Lubricants

Hygiene in Food Processing ◽

10.1201/9780203487686.ch9 ◽

2003 ◽

Author(s):

M Lewan

Keyword(s):

Construction Materials ◽

Equipment Construction

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Equipment construction materials

Hygiene in food processing ◽

10.1533/9781855737051.2.167 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 167-178 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. Lewan

Keyword(s):

Construction Materials ◽

Equipment Construction

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Characterization of Striga-Resistant Yellow-Orange Maize Hybrids for Bioactive, Carbohydrate, and Pasting Properties

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems ◽

10.3389/fsufs.2020.585865 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

Author(s):

Abdulazeez Olamilekan Elemosho ◽

Emmanuel Anyachukwu Irondi ◽

Emmanuel Oladeji Alamu ◽

Emmanuel Oladipipo Ajani ◽

Busie Maziya-Dixon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pasting Properties ◽

Free Sugar ◽

Bioactive Constituents ◽

Potential Health ◽

Maize Hybrids ◽

Yellow Orange ◽

Food Applications ◽

Pasting Temperature ◽

Β Carotene

Understanding the bioactive constituents and physicochemical components in cereals can provide insights into their potential health benefits and food applications. This study evaluated some bioactive constituents, carbohydrate profiles and pasting properties of 16 Striga-resistant hybrids, with yellow-orange kernel color and semi-flint to flint kernel texture, grown in two replications at two field locations in Nigeria. Carotenoids were quantified using HPLC, while other analyses were carried out using standard laboratory methods. The ranges of major carotenoids (μg/g) across the two locations varied from 2.6 to 9.6 for lutein, from 2.1 to 9.7 for zeaxanthin, from 0.8 to 2.9 for β-cryptoxanthin, from 1.4 to 4.1 for β-carotene; with total xanthophylls and provitamin A carotenoids (pVAC) ranging from 5.4 to 17.1 and 1.4 to 4.1 μg/g, respectively. Tannins content ranged from 2.1 to 7.3 mg/g, while phytate ranged from 0.4 to 7.1%. Starch, free sugar, amylose and amylopectin ranged from 40.1 to 88.9%, 1.09 to 6.5%, 15.0 to 34.1%, and 65.9 to 85.0%, respectively. Peak and final viscosities ranged from 57.8 to 114.9 and 120.3 to 261.6 Rapid Visco Units (RVU), respectively. Total xanthophylls, β-carotene, tannins, phytate, sugar, amylose and amylopectin levels, as well as peak and final viscosities, varied significantly (p < 0.05) across the hybrids. Amylose was significantly correlated (p < 0.05) with total xanthophylls, β-carotene, pVAC, phytate and pasting temperature (r = 0.3, 0.3, 0.4, 0.3, 0.3, respectively), but starch significantly correlated with tannins (r = 0.3). Hence, the Striga-resistant yellow-orange maize hybrids have a good combination of bioactive constituents, carbohydrate profile and pasting properties, which are partly influenced by hybrid.

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Migration of bisphenol A from polyvinyl chloride plastics to solvents of different polarities and packaged food in China

Packaging Technology and Science ◽

10.1002/pts.2545 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hen Wang ◽

Lijia Jiang ◽

Shuang Gu ◽

Xiangyang Wang

Keyword(s):

Bisphenol A ◽

Polyvinyl Chloride ◽

Packaged Food

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Dietary intakes of whole grains, health benefits but do contaminants pose a major risk?

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society ◽

10.1017/s0029665120003845 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽

Author(s):

Anne Nugent ◽

Frank Thielecke

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Whole Grains ◽

Dietary Guidelines ◽

Food Storage ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Whole Grain ◽

Food Category ◽

Carbohydrate Source ◽

Potential Health ◽

The Impact

AbstractIntroductionThere is a long history of use for whole grain cereals as part of human dietary intakes with records of dietary grain consumption from the Middle Stone Ages. Whole grains are nutrient dense and research demonstrates that the healthiest diets (those associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases e.g. cardiovascular disease or cancer) are characterised by higher intake of fruit, vegetables, nuts and legumes and whole grains and lower intakes of red and processed meats. Currently, grains are a main energy and carbohydrate source and as such form a cornerstone of food based dietary guidelines and dietary guidance globally. However, grains also naturally contain contaminants and as a food category can represent a significant dietary source of foodborne contaminants.Materials and MethodsThe outcomes of a narrative review on the major contaminants present in whole grains, their potential health risks and suggested strategies to mitigate any risk are described. Contaminants are limited to mycotoxins (aflatoxinB1, ochratoxin A, Fumonisin B1, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone), heavy metals (e.g. arsenic, cadmium, lead) and the process contaminant acrylamide.ResultsWhole grains can contain more contaminants than refined versions e.g. whole grain rice with bran intact can have up to 80% more arsenic than white rice. However, whole grains also provide more nutrients which may mitigate against the impact of these contaminants. For example, for heavy metals, there is some evidence that dietary fibres (e.g. wheat bran) may bind to them and reduce their absorption, as can nutrients naturally found in whole grains e.g. zinc, magnesium or copper. Minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc may also impede heavy metal absorption by down-regulating or competing for attachment to transporters that facilitate intestinal absorption. Although, strict regulatory thresholds and monitoring processes by competent authorities minimise any risk to public health, the consumer may further lessen any risk through their own dietary choices and food storage and preparation practicesDiscussionThere are a number of potential health-protective properties inherent to whole grains. Given that complete elimination of contaminants from grains is unlikely to be achieved, their presence merits continued monitoring with evidence to date suggesting any such risk does not outweigh the known benefits of wholegrain consumption.

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Assessment of Radon Concentration and Impact on Human Health in a Region Dominated by Abandoned Gold Mine Tailings Dams: A Case from the West Rand Region, South Africa

Geosciences ◽

10.3390/geosciences9110466 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 466 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Moshupya ◽

Abiye ◽

Mouri ◽

Levin ◽

Strauss ◽

...

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Mine Tailings ◽

Radon Concentration ◽

Construction Materials ◽

Mean Value ◽

Indoor Environments ◽

The West ◽

Potential Health ◽

Radon Gas ◽

Tailings Dams

Radon gas has long been identified as a human carcinogen. The purpose of this study was to understand the occurrence of radon gas in the West Rand region, located west of the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, and to investigate its potential health effects. In this study, the sampling of rocks, tailings, and construction materials was carried out for geochemical analyses. For characterisation of radon, 60 radon monitors (RGMs) were installed in indoor and outdoor environments. The results showed that mine tailings contain high uranium levels, with a maximum of 149.76 ppm and a mean value of 48.87 ppm. The radon levels in the area ranged between 32 Bq/m3 and 1069 Bq/m3 and thus, exceed the typical outdoor radon levels of about 10 Bq/m3. Significantly high values were obtained from gold tailings dams. In indoor environments, radon concentration ranged up to a maximum of 174 Bq/m3, which is above the recommended value of 100 Bq/m3. The effective doses calculated from the obtained radon levels showed a maximum of 16 mSv/y, which is above the recommended value of 1 mSv/y proposed for public exposure. The estimated doses have an enormous potential to pose high lung cancer risks to the populations residing nearby tailings.

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