INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2455-2631 | Impact factor: 8.15 | ESTD Year: 2016
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Rice flour, a staple in Asian diets, offers health benefits like high fiber content and gluten-free nature. However, fungal contamination can lead to aflatoxin formation, posing health risks. Heavy metal exposure has surged, primarily through dust adhering to edible plants. Despite rice flour's importance, research on aflatoxin and heavy metal content is scarce. This study evaluated lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) concentrations in 35 rice flour samples from diverse Indian regions. Lead (Pb) content ranged from 0.0522 ppm to 2.4385 ppm, with 33 samples within FSSAI's permissible limits but two exceeding them. Copper (Cu) content varied from 0.0242 ppm to 6.9843 ppm, all within FSSAI's specified limits. The findings confirm rice flour's safety for consumption, with lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) concentrations within FSSAI's prescribed safe limits across all sampled regions in India.
Keywords:
Rice flour; heavy metal; Atomic absorption spectrometry; Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu).
Cite Article:
"A STUDY ON HEAVY METAL CONTENT IN RICE FLOUR IN INDIA", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no.1306 - 1309, April-2024, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2404190.pdf
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Publication Details:
Published Paper ID: IJSDR2404190
Registration ID:210728
Published In: Volume 9 Issue 4, April-2024
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 1306 - 1309
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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