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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/ ![]() |
Appears in Collections: | Articles Articles cientÍfics |
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