Determination by ICP-MS of Essential and Toxic Trace Elements in Gums and Carrageenans Used as Food Additives Commercially Available in the Portuguese Market

Determination by ICP-MS of Essential and Toxic Trace Elements in Gums and Carrageenans Used as Food Additives Commercially Available in the Portuguese Market

Gums and carrageenans are food additives widely used in food preparations to improve texture and as viscosifiers. Although they are typically added in small amounts, nowadays people tend to use more and more pre-prepared food. In this work, the content of a wide panel of trace elements in commercial...

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Main Authors: Rui Azevedo, Ana Rafaela Oliveira, Agostinho Almeida, Lígia Rebelo Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
food additives
gums
carrageenans
ICP-MS
trace elements
heavy metals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/7/1408

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