Downloads: 108
Research Paper | Nutrition Science | Nigeria | Volume 5 Issue 4, April 2016
Determination of Trace Mineral Elements in some Tropical Fruits
Gogo Appolus Obediah [3] | Kemzi Nosike Elechi-Amadi
Abstract: Trace mineral elements play a vital role in the metabolic pathways in humans, when available in adequate concentrations. These elements may be present in varying amount in fruits. This study was carried out to determine the concentration of some the trace mineral element in some tropical fruits commonly consumed in Port Harcourt metropolis in Nigeria. The mineral elements measured included Co, Fe, Mn, Ni & Zn. The levels of these elements were analyzed in banana, cucumber, guava, mango, orange and tomato, using AAS after acid digestion. The results obtained were as follow Co between 0.0108-0.0156mg/kg, Fe between 0.066-0.119mg/kg, Mn between 0.0051-0.0117mg/kg, Ni between 0.002-0.012mg/kg and Zn between 0.0276-0.0624. These trace mineral elements were found in comparatively low concentration in the six tropical fruits used for this research
Keywords: tropical fruits, human nutrients, trace mineral elements, Co, Fe, Mn, Ni, Zn,
Edition: Volume 5 Issue 4, April 2016,
Pages: 1228 - 1230
Similar Articles with Keyword 'Co'
Downloads: 135 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Research Paper, Nutrition Science, India, Volume 9 Issue 10, October 2020
Pages: 130 - 134Chemical Analysis of Composite Flour Using Locally Available Coarse Grains
Downloads: 242 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Research Paper, Nutrition Science, India, Volume 9 Issue 10, October 2020
Pages: 118 - 124Studies on the Utilization of Orange Peel Powder in the Development of Food Product
Dr. Rosy Kumari [3] | Nikki Kumari [2]