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Risk Assessment of some Contaminants in Locally and Imported Wheat Grains, their Flour and bakery Products in Egyptian Local Markets

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Food Chemistry

Abstract

This study examines the extent and types of contamination in locally produced and imported wheat grains, wheat flour and some of their products available in the Egyptian markets. Various analytical methods, including chromatography and spectrometry, were utilized to detect contaminants, with a specific focus on heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic), phosphine residues and Ergot (mycotoxin). Additionally, the chemical composition of wheat and wheat flour, including moisture, protein, fat, ash, and total carbohydrate content, was analyzed. Minerals levels, such as iron, manganese, zinc, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and copper were also determined. The results were indicated that the tested samples generally conform to safety standards, with levels of heavy metals, phosphine residues and Ergot well below permissible limits. The chemical composition falls within acceptable ranges, ensuring product quality. While nutrient content varies among samples, it generally aligns with nutritional expectations. These findings underscore the significance of implementing rigorous quality control measures in the production of wheat grains and wheat flour to protect public health. This comprehensive assessment enhanced our understanding of contamination risks and quality assurance in these vital food commodities, offering valuable insights for regulators, producers, and consumers in Egypt and beyond.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2024.278225.9487

Keywords

Wheat, Wheat Flour, Contaminations, Heavy metals, Phosphine residuals, Ergot

Authors

First Name

Ateya

Last Name

Morsy

MiddleName

Fathy

Affiliation

Food Science & Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.

Email

ateya74@gmail.com

City

Giza

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First Name

gamal

Last Name

El-Sharnouby

MiddleName

ali

Affiliation

Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

Email

gamali59@yahoo.com

City

Cairo

Orcid

-

First Name

Sobhy

Last Name

Mohsen

MiddleName

Mohammed

Affiliation

Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt. science, faculty of agriculture, Cairo university.

Email

sobmohsen1@hotmail.com

City

Giza

Orcid

-

First Name

Essam

Last Name

Abd-Elazim

MiddleName

Ismail

Affiliation

Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University

Email

esamaborashed85@gmail.com

City

Cairo

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-

Volume

67

Article Issue

11

Related Issue

50157

Issue Date

2024-11-01

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2024-03-23

Publish Date

2024-11-01

Page Start

345

Page End

354

Print ISSN

0449-2285

Online ISSN

2357-0245

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/article_354496.html

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354,496

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297

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Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/

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Risk Assessment of some Contaminants in Locally and Imported Wheat Grains, their Flour and bakery Products in Egyptian Local Markets

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30 Dec 2024