Abstract:
Essential trace metals such as iron, copper, zinc, manganese, chromium, nickel and cobalt have been estimated in about two dozen commonly consumed spices and condiments, using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The amount of iron is quite high in nearly all spices, followed by manganese and zinc. Chromium and copper are present in smaller quantities while nickel and cobalt occur in very small concentrations. Spices like caraway, parsley and cumin are rich in all trace metals. Turmeric, onion seeds, dried ginger and poppy seeds also contain appreciable amounts of trace metals. Other spices however contain low amounts of the trace metals.
Page(s):
234-237
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Volume: 28, Issue: 4, Year: 1985