Investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from Jimma town
Iodine deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries, which leads to iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). To combat iodine deficiency disorders, universal salt iodization is mandatory. However, iodized salt can lose its iodine due to environmental factors such...
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| description | Iodine deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries, which leads to iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). To combat iodine deficiency disorders, universal salt iodization is mandatory. However, iodized salt can lose its iodine due to environmental factors such as heat, light, moisture, and so on. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of heat and light on the iodine content of packaged and open salt brands available in Jimma town, Oromia, Ethiopia. An experimental study design was employed to determine the effects of heat and light on the iodine content of salts. A total of six salt samples were collected from retailers selected based on convenience sampling technique. Among six different salt brands, three were packaged salts, and the rest were non-packaged (open) salts. The iodine content of the salt samples was determined by the iodometric titration method, and the effects of heat and light on the concentration of iodine were also investigated. It has been revealed that heat and light decrease the iodine content of salt samples. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the stability of iodized salt against heat and light. It is also helpful in identifying the right time at which salt should be added while cooking and the appropriate storage conditions for salt in households. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5183f0d13a064c2b82df22d927fe53c72023-10-30T06:05:59ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-10-01910e20412Investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from Jimma townEbisa Mirete Deresa0Daniel Muluneh Befkadu1Milkessa Geletu Hamda2Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia; Corresponding author.Moonlight Academy, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaDepartment of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, EthiopiaIodine deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries, which leads to iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). To combat iodine deficiency disorders, universal salt iodization is mandatory. However, iodized salt can lose its iodine due to environmental factors such as heat, light, moisture, and so on. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of heat and light on the iodine content of packaged and open salt brands available in Jimma town, Oromia, Ethiopia. An experimental study design was employed to determine the effects of heat and light on the iodine content of salts. A total of six salt samples were collected from retailers selected based on convenience sampling technique. Among six different salt brands, three were packaged salts, and the rest were non-packaged (open) salts. The iodine content of the salt samples was determined by the iodometric titration method, and the effects of heat and light on the concentration of iodine were also investigated. It has been revealed that heat and light decrease the iodine content of salt samples. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the stability of iodized salt against heat and light. It is also helpful in identifying the right time at which salt should be added while cooking and the appropriate storage conditions for salt in households.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402307620XIodineIodine deficiency disordersIodized saltIodometric titrationHeatLight |
| spellingShingle | Ebisa Mirete Deresa Daniel Muluneh Befkadu Milkessa Geletu Hamda Investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from Jimma town Heliyon Iodine Iodine deficiency disorders Iodized salt Iodometric titration Heat Light |
| title | Investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from Jimma town |
| title_full | Investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from Jimma town |
| title_fullStr | Investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from Jimma town |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from Jimma town |
| title_short | Investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from Jimma town |
| title_sort | investigation of the effects of heat and light on iodine content of packaged and open salt brands collected from jimma town |
| topic | Iodine Iodine deficiency disorders Iodized salt Iodometric titration Heat Light |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402307620X |
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