Simultaneous Determination of Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sor­bate and Natamycin Content in Iranian Yoghurt Drink (Doogh) and the Associated Risk of Their Intake through Doogh Consumption

Background: Regarding the public health concerns over the use of food preservatives in yoghurt drink “Doogh", the aim of this study was the determination of sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and natamycin in Doogh. Based on Iranian national standard, none of these preservatives are permitted t...

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Main Authors: Zahra Esfandiari, Mohammad Badiey, Pooya Mahmoodian, Reza Sarhangpour, Elham Yazdani, Maryam Mirlohi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2013-08-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:http://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/IJPH/article/view/3883/2208