Trace elements in Australian orange juice and other products

The presence of minerals in clear orange juices

“…The presence of boron in clear orange juices was detected in the range of 0.06 − 0.14 mg/L. By comparing the obtained results with the results reported by Simpkins and collaborators (2000) [26] where boron was detected in the range of 0.6 − 2.9 mg/L in orange juices from Australia, it can be concluded that the detected amount in clear orange juices is significantly higher. Boron is present in blood in the form of free boronic acid.…”

“…Tormen and collaborators (2011) reported the presence of molybdenum between 0.04 -0.049 mg/L in orange juices [20]. In orange juices from Australia, as Simpkins and collaborators (2000) found, the content of molybdenum was in the range of 0.001 − 0.03 mg/L [26]. When compared to the results from previous studies [20,26], it is evident that the presence of molybdenum in clear orange juices which we investigated was significantly higher, even to ten times.…”

Analytical Methods and Phytochemistry of the Typical Italian Liquor "Limoncello": A Review

“…In this sample extract is possible to incur into the presence of organic and inorganic contaminants, as well documented by the presence of pesticide residues Verzera et al, 2004) and plasticizers (Di Bella et al, 1999Saitta et al, 1997); however, there is a needs of available data regarding the presence of heavy metals in this products. Some reports concerning the microelements composition of Citrus peel extracts were published (Gorinstein et al, 2001;Simpkins et al, 2000). Metals, such as iron, copper, zinc, and cobalt, are non-toxic at modest concentrations, while cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic are toxic even in very low concentration level and constitute a significant health hazard (Rojas et al, 1999).…”

Minimization of sample pretreatment for Al, Cu and Fe determination in coconut water by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry

“…Additionally, some elements and organic constituents, mainly amino acids, can be used to monitor quality, authenticity and origin. 8,9 Trace metal data are potentially more useful than the major elements for identifying the history of food and detecting adulteration. 8 In general, there are a close relationship between trace metals concentration in plants and soil composition.…”

“…8,9 Trace metal data are potentially more useful than the major elements for identifying the history of food and detecting adulteration. 8 In general, there are a close relationship between trace metals concentration in plants and soil composition. Consequently, some differences in the concentration of samples with different origins could be inferred.…”