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Ultra-micro trace element contents in spices from Sri Lanka

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Spices were analyzed by ICP-MS for determination of the ultra-micro trace elements in the human adult, Bi, Cd, Co, Ni, Pd, Pt, Se, Sn, Te, Tl, to complement previous results obtained by INAA and by EDXRF. The spices, originating from Sri Lanka, were curry, chilli powder and turmeric powders, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, fennel, rampeh and curry leaves, and cumin. The analytical procedure was validated by analyzing the certified reference materials NIST SRM 1572 Citrus Leaves and NIST SRM 1573 Tomato Leaves. The results indicate that spices may contribute well to the daily optimal uptake of nutrients of a human adult. The adequacy of spices as a reference material with certified ultra micro trace elements is suggested.

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  1. C. C. Chéry

    Present address: Department of Pharmaceutics, N. V. Organon, P.O. Box 20, NL-5340 BH, Oss, The Netherlands

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  1. Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Ghent University, Proeftuinstraat 86, B-9000, Ghent, Belgium

    C. C. Chéry, S. Herremans, V. Van Lierde & F. Vanhaecke

  2. Technological and Nuclear Institute (ITN), E.N. 10, 2686-953, Sacavém, Portugal

    C. C. Chéry & M. C. Freitas

  3. Department of Botany, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 11600, Sri Lanka

    R. Jasekera

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Chéry, C.C., Herremans, S., Van Lierde, V. et al. Ultra-micro trace element contents in spices from Sri Lanka. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 276, 143–147 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-007-0423-7

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