The contribution of metrology in total diet studies: Portuguese case

Marta Ventura, Inês Coelho, Sandra Gueifão, Andreia Rego, Isabel Castanheira

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Abstract

TDS provide analytical data to estimate dietary exposure of chemical contaminants. In this work was studied Pb, As, Cr and Cd profile in foods from Portuguese TDS Pilot Study. Nine hundred and twenty four foods were pooled in two hundred and thirty one laboratory samples and analysed by ICP-MS under rigorous metrological control. The highest amount (µg/kg) obtained for each chemical substance was: As 9138 ± 237 (Octopus); Pb 282 ± 5.5 (snails); Cr 605 ± 28 (Cured meat); Cd 248 ± 5 (snails). These levels of potential harmful substances do not pose a risk to population.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd IMEKOFOODS Conference
Subtitle of host publicationPromoting Objective and Measurable Food Quality and Safety
PublisherUniversity of Sannio
Pages12-15
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781510844957
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd IMEKOFOODS Conference: Promoting Objective and Measurable Food Quality and Safety 2016 - Benevento, Italy
Duration: 2 Oct 20165 Oct 2016

Publication series

Name2nd IMEKOFOODS Conference: Promoting Objective and Measurable Food Quality and Safety

Conference

Conference2nd IMEKOFOODS Conference: Promoting Objective and Measurable Food Quality and Safety 2016
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBenevento
Period2/10/165/10/16

Keywords

  • Food data
  • Harmful substances
  • ICP-MS
  • Total Diet Studies

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