Analysis of Trace Element & Heavy Metals in Common Spices marketed in Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Keywords:
Heavy Metal, Spices, ICP-MS, ND (Not detected) & FSSAI (Food Safety Standard Authority of India)Abstract
In present study, the concentrations of heavy metals such as Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Arsenic (As), Mercury (Hg, Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr), Zinc (Zn) and Iron (Fe) in 8 common spices (Turmeric, Cumin, Red chili, Coriander, Ginger, Garlic, Black Pepper & Cardamom) collected from the local markets in Gurgaon, Haryana, India were determined using inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy. The concentration of Pb, Cd, As, Hg, Cu, Ni, Cr, Zn and Fe ranged from ND-5.77 mg/kg, ND-1.23 mg/kg, ND-0.17 mg/kg, ND-0.14 mg/kg, ND-61.93 mg/kg, ND-32.9 mg/kg, ND-44.2 mg/kg, ND-35.53 mg/kg and ND-1386.7 mg/kg respectively, where the concentration of Pd, Cd, As, Cu & Zn were found above the standard limit approved by FSSAI, WHO & FAO. In this study, it is revealed that most
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