Evaluation of Trace Metal Contents of Three Local Spices on Accra Markets

Akwasi Akomeah Agyekum; Felicia Akuamoa; Isaac Delali Kottoh; Isaac Kwabena Asare; John Opoku Danquah; Daniel Armah

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Evaluation of Trace Metal Contents of Three Local Spices on Accra Markets

Akwasi Akomeah Agyekum, Felicia Akuamoa, Isaac Delali Kottoh, Isaac Kwabena Asare, John Opoku Danquah, Daniel Armah

Published in International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences (Volume 4, Issue 6)

Received: 4 September 2015 Accepted: 30 September 2015 Published: 3 December 2015

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Abstract

The minerals content of three spices Eugenia caryophyllata, Xylopia aethiopica and Aframomum melegueta from open markets in Accra were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) procedures. Accuracy and precision of the method was evaluated by the certified reference material, NIST SRM 1573a Tomato Leaves. There were differences in essential metal concentrations in the three local spices under the study. The levels of essential trace elements in the three local spices were; Cu 0.006–0.012 mg/kg, Zn: 0.011–0.032mg/kg for, Mn: 0.087–0.368 mg/kg, Iron: 0.06–0.116 mg/kg, Mg: 0.032–3.317 mg/kg, Ca: 0.271–5.746 mg/kg, and Na: 0.019–3.889 mg/ kg for sodium. Significant differences were found in the levels of essential trace elements in Eugenia caryophyllata, Xylopia aethiopica and Aframomum melegueta.

Published in	International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences (Volume 4, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijnfs.20150406.23
Page(s)	681-687
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Trace Metal, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Microwave, Accumulation

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Akwasi Akomeah Agyekum

Radiological and Medical Research Institute- Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Legon-Accra, Ghana
Felicia Akuamoa

Radiological and Medical Research Institute- Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Legon-Accra, Ghana
Isaac Delali Kottoh

Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute- Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Legon-Accra, Ghana
Isaac Kwabena Asare

Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute- Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Legon-Accra, Ghana
John Opoku Danquah

Metallic Contaminants Laboratory, Ghana Standards Authority, Accra, Ghana
Daniel Armah

Metallic Contaminants Laboratory, Ghana Standards Authority, Accra, Ghana

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