Elemental Profile of the Leafy Vegetables Commonly Consumed by Natives of North Eastern Region of India analysed using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Nutrition - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
There is paucity of data in respect to elemental concentration in the foodstuffs consumed by the living population of North East Region of India. Thirteen elements (Ca, K, Cl, P, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Se, Sr, Rb and Br) were detected by using versatile Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence(ED-XRF) technique in eight selected leafy vegetable foodstuffs namely Brassica juncea, Colocasis esculenta L, Zanthaxylum rhetsa L, Clerodendron colebrookianum, Vigna unguiculata L, Gnetum gnemon L, Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima commonly consumed by natives of North East State of India. The analysis of the data revealed that the selected leafy vegetables contained high and elevated concentration of K, Ca, P, Cl, S and Fe and appreciable amount of Zn, Mn, Cu, Se, Sr, Rb and Br. The contents of Fe and all major elements recorded in this study were found to be above the permissible limit as proposed by the various regulatory organizations and pose a threat to health on long term consumption. The result of the study thus provides valuable database of the nutritional and chemical quality commonly consumed leafy vegetables foodstuffs by natives of North East Region India.
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Nongmaithem Mohondas Singh
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