ISSN:
1745-4565
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
An analytical survey was conducted of the nitrate, cadmium and selenium content of baby foods containing fruits, vegetables or meats. Those containing greenbeans, beets, carrots, spinach, squash and mixed vegetables were notably higher in nitrate ranging up to 5228 ppm (dry weight) in squash. Among the vegetables, beets, carrots and spinach were highest in cadmium, with carrots containing 2467 ppb. Selenium was consistently higher in meats and vegetables. Fruit-containing baby foods were lowest in all three constituents measured. The epidemiologic health implications of this study are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4565.1986.tb00550.x
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