Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus
The main objective in this study is to determine Cu and Zn concentration in edible tissues (skin and muscle) of paddy eels, Monopterus albus. The collection of M. albus samples was based on four paddy seasons (plowing, seedling, growing and harvesting). A total of 163 individuals of M. albus were co...
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| author | Sow, Ai Yin Ismail, Ahmad Zulkifli, Syaizwan Zahmir |
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| description | The main objective in this study is to determine Cu and Zn concentration in edible tissues (skin and muscle) of paddy eels, Monopterus albus. The collection of M. albus samples was based on four paddy seasons (plowing, seedling, growing and harvesting). A total of 163 individuals of M. albus were collected. Edible tissues were dissected, digested and analyzed using an atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) for metal concentration. Results showed bioaccumulation of Cu and Zn in skin was higher than in muscle tissues. Comparison with the Malaysian Food Regulation showed Cu and Zn concentrations in muscle and skin tissues were within the permissible limits. The estimation of chemical doses was calculated in order to evaluate the health risk of Malaysian population via the consumption of M. albus. Result showed Cu and Zn levels were low in muscle and skin tissues, thus suggesting edible tissues of M. albus are safe for consumption. |
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| spelling | upm-557412017-06-07T08:46:32Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55741/ Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus Sow, Ai Yin Ismail, Ahmad Zulkifli, Syaizwan Zahmir The main objective in this study is to determine Cu and Zn concentration in edible tissues (skin and muscle) of paddy eels, Monopterus albus. The collection of M. albus samples was based on four paddy seasons (plowing, seedling, growing and harvesting). A total of 163 individuals of M. albus were collected. Edible tissues were dissected, digested and analyzed using an atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) for metal concentration. Results showed bioaccumulation of Cu and Zn in skin was higher than in muscle tissues. Comparison with the Malaysian Food Regulation showed Cu and Zn concentrations in muscle and skin tissues were within the permissible limits. The estimation of chemical doses was calculated in order to evaluate the health risk of Malaysian population via the consumption of M. albus. Result showed Cu and Zn levels were low in muscle and skin tissues, thus suggesting edible tissues of M. albus are safe for consumption. Springer 2013 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55741/1/Health%20risk%20from%20Cu%20and%20Zn%20contamination%20through%20consumption%20of%20paddy%20eel%2C%20Monopterus%20albus.pdf Sow, Ai Yin and Ismail, Ahmad and Zulkifli, Syaizwan Zahmir (2013) Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus. In: International Conference on Environmental Forensics 2013, 11-14 Nov. 2013, Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia. (pp. 239-243). 10.1007/978-981-4560-70-2_44 |
| spellingShingle | Sow, Ai Yin Ismail, Ahmad Zulkifli, Syaizwan Zahmir Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus |
| title | Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus |
| title_full | Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus |
| title_fullStr | Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus |
| title_full_unstemmed | Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus |
| title_short | Health risk from Cu and Zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, Monopterus albus |
| title_sort | health risk from cu and zn contamination through consumption of paddy eel, monopterus albus |
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