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Survey of trace elements (Al, As, Cd, Cr, Co, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, and Si) in retail samples of flavoured and bottled waters
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Concentrations of eleven trace elements (Al, As, Cd, Cr, Co, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, and Si) were measured in 39
(natural and flavoured) water samples. Determinations were performed using graphite furnace electrothermetry
for almost all elements (Al, As, Cd, Cr, Co, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Si). For Se determination hydride generation was
used, and cold vapour generation for Hg. These techniques were coupled to atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
The trace element content of still or sparkling natural waters changed from brand to brand.
Significant differences between natural still and natural sparkling waters (p<0.001) were only apparent for Mn.
The Mann–Whitney U-test was used to search for significant differences between flavoured and natural waters.
The concentration of each element was compared with the presence of flavours, preservatives, acidifying agents,
fruit juice and/or sweeteners, according to the labelled composition. It was shown that flavoured waters generally
increase the trace element content. The addition of preservatives and acidifying regulators had a significant
influence on Mn, Co, As and Si contents (p<0.05). Fruit juice can also be correlated to the increase of Co
and As. Sweeteners did not provide any significant difference in Mn, Co, Se and Si content.
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Health significance Metals analysis – atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) Method validation Statistical analysis Heavy metals – arsenic Heavy metals – cadmium Heavy metals – mercury Metals – nutritional Beverages Drinking water Water
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Taylor & Francis