U. Ewuzie

Determination of Beneficial and Toxic Metals in Fresh Palm Oil (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) from South-Eastern Nigeria: Estimation of Dietary Intake Benefits and Risks

I. C. Nnorom, J. E. Alagbaoso, U. H. Amaechi, C. Kanu & U. Ewuzie · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The aim of this study was to determine the levels of twelve elements (Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni Pb and Zn) in samples of palm oil (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) from eight (8) towns in Abia State, South-eastern Nigeria. Samples were collected from markets in 8 towns in Jan...