Elemental Analysis of Edible Insect of Ghana Curculionidae Sitophilus zeamais Using EDXRF Spectrometer

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Aydoğan Z., Gürol A., İncekara Ü., Damba O. T.

Erzincan University, Journal of Science and Technology, cilt.9, sa.1, ss.86-94, 2016 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Dergi Adı: Erzincan University, Journal of Science and Technology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: EBSCO Education Source
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.86-94
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The overall study objective was to develop baseline information on the heavy elements concentration in edible insect Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and to evaluate the contamination levels of this insect. Twelve heavy elements (V, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Br, Sn, Sb, I, La, Ce, Pb) were analyzed by using an Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF). The element concentration showed trend of Cu>Zn>Sn>Sb>Mn>Fe>I=La>Ce>Br>V>Pb. Cu and Zn were maximally accumulated metals in Sitophilus zeamais, whereas Pb had the lowest level.