Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Estimating daily intakes of toxic metals and essential elements from infant formula, gruel, porridge and ready-to-eat baby food |
| Authors: |
Gustin, K., Author, Trask, M., Author, Bjermo, Helena, Author, Levi, M., Author, Lignell, S., Author, Vahter, M., Author, Kippler, M., Author |
| Contributors: |
Gustin, K., Author, Trask, M., Author, Bjermo, Helena, Author, Levi, M., Author, Lignell, S., Author, Vahter, M., Author, Kippler, M., Author |
| Source: |
Food Chem. 509:148337 |
| Subject Terms: |
Humans, *Infant Food/analysis, *Infant Formula/chemistry/analysis, *Food Contamination/analysis, Infant, *Fast Foods/analysis, Food, Processed, *Metals/analysis, Arsenic/analysis, *Trace Elements/analysis, Arsenic, Baby food, Cadmium, Essential elements, Infant formula, Manganese, Toxic metals |
| Description: |
The commercial production of infant food is undergoing rapid development, but control is limited. This study measured several toxic and essential elements in 77 food products intended for infants (<1 year). Concentrations of toxic metals in infant formulas were generally low, but cadmium and cobalt were higher than in breast milk, as were iron, manganese and selenium concentrations. Elevated arsenic in a rice-based dairy- and gluten-free porridge (3.2 mug/portion) and cadmium in some porridges ( approximately 1 mug/portion) raise concern. Further, manganese in gruels and porridges with approximately 1 mg/portion (not fortified), and even formulas ( approximately 0.1 mg/portion; fortified) reached concerning exposure levels, especially if mixed with water containing manganese. Estimated intake of inorganic arsenic (median 1.7 mug/day, excluding fish) and cadmium (median 3.4 mug/day) from mixed foods at 9 months of age exceeded health-based guidance values. Continued control of contaminants and additives in infant food and evaluation of related health risks are warranted. |
| File Description: |
print |
| Access URL: |
https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-599520 |
| Database: |
SwePub |