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Title: Presence of Trace Elements in Edible Insects Commercialized through Online E-Commerce Platform
Author: San Onofre Bernat, Nadia  
Vie, David  
Soriano, Jose
Soler, Carla  
Citation: San Onofre, N. [Nadia], Vie, D. [David]. Soriano, J. M. [José Miguel] Soler, C. [Carla]. (2024). Presence of Trace Elements in Edible Insects Commercialized through Online E-Commerce Platform. Toxics, 12(10), 741. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12100741
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the presence of various elements in edible insect-based food products available for human consumption. Several products were analyzed using atomic spectroscopy, and descriptive statistical analysis was conducted with IBM SPSS Statistics 27. The results revealed the presence of elements such as arsenic, cadmium, copper, magnesium, nickel, silver, lead, tungsten, uranium, mercury, platinum, aluminum, beryllium, bismuth, lithium, antimony, and thallium. Significant differences were found based on product type, insect species, and country of origin. The findings underscore the need to assess each insect species for its potential as a food source, taking into account element bioaccumulation factors. A comprehensive, global approach is essential for ensuring the food safety of edible insects as a sustainable protein source. Further research is needed to address these safety concerns.
Keywords: edible insects
trace elements
food safety
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12100741
Document type: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Issue Date: 12-Oct-2024
Publication license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/  
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