2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104277
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Aflatoxin B1 and heavy metals in imported black tea to Bushehr, southern Iran; Contamination rate and risk assessment

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“…Tea is one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages in the world today, with an estimated worldwide consumption of 18–20 billion cups of tea per day [ 1 , 2 ]. This beverage is made from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis , a member of the Theaceae family.…”
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“…Tea is one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages in the world today, with an estimated worldwide consumption of 18–20 billion cups of tea per day [ 1 , 2 ]. This beverage is made from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis , a member of the Theaceae family.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Obtaining knowledge on the absorption and accumulation levels of heavy metals in tea leaves and, thus, in tea infusion is crucial because the infusion rate of particular heavy metals varies between 10% and 60%, with about 90% of infused heavy metals entering the gastrointestinal tract [ 28 , 29 , 30 ]. The intake of toxic elements by the human body depends on the total element contents in the tea leaves, the proportion of element contents extracted to the infusion and the bioavailability of the particular element [ 2 , 9 ]. Lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) are the most important toxic metal pollutants that can be detected in plants [ 21 ].…”
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“…The demand for tea has risen sharply over the past two decades and will continue to grow in the next decade [ 2 , 3 ]. More than 69% of the global population drinks tea every day, with an estimated daily consumption of 18–20 billion cups [ 4 ]. As a non-alcoholic stimulant beverage, tea has unique bioactivity and health benefits [ 5 ].…”
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confidence: 99%