Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon and Metal Concentrations in Imported Canned Maize

Concentrations and profile of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs) and metals (Cd, Pb, Ni, Cr, Fe and Mn) were determined in selected brands of canned maize in the Nigeria market with a view to providing information on the hazards associated with the consumption of these products. The measurement...

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Main Authors: Embbey K Ossai, Chukwujindu Maxwell Iwegbue, Elizabeth E. Ajogungbe, Godswill O Tesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkish Science and Technology Publishing (TURSTEP) 2014-09-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/173