Article 2023 · 2 citations

Analysis and health risk assessments of heavy metals and nitrate migration into pickle beverages

Topdas, Elif Feyza, Isci, Gursel, Dagdemir, Elif

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the levels of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, inorganic arsenic, and aluminium) and nitrate contaminants in pickle beverages sold in the Turkey market produced from various fruits and vegetables. In addition, carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic risk assessments of exposure resulting from oral consumption of these beverages have also been made. The heavy metal concentrations in 22 pickle beverages were found to be in the range of 0.369 to 119.181 for Al, 0.136 to 6.561 for iAs, 0.020 to 1.326 for Cd, and 0.118 to 3.632 mu g/L for Pb, while the nitrate concentrations were < limits of detection (LOD) 117.320 mg/L. Hazard quotient values for heavy metals and nitrate are calculated as <1 in both genders and are safe regarding noncarcinogenic risks. Lifetime carcinogenic risk assessment indicated that some pickle beverages might pose a carcinogenic risk at grade A (>10(-4)) for iAs and grade B (10(-6)-10(-4)) for Pb in both genders.

Keywords

Beverage risk assessment food safety and quality hazard analysis heavy metals nitrate TRACE-ELEMENT CONTENTS NITRITE CONTENT VEGETABLES FRUITS ACCUMULATION PRODUCTS FOODS WATER EXPOSURE CADMIUM

WoS Categories

Chemistry, Applied Food Science & Technology

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger

Citation

Journal: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
Year: 2023
Volume: 29
Issue: 6
Pages: 650-664
ISSN: 1082-0132
eISSN: 1532-1738
DOI: 10.1177/10820132231166724
WoS UID: WOS:000964397600001

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