Risk Assessment of Toxic Elements in Acacia Honey

• DOI: 10.18485/meattech.2020.61.1.6
• Publication Date: 2020-07-20T11:00:55Z
• Authors: Jelena Ćirić; Vesna Đorđević; Dejana Trbović; Tatjana Baltić; Ivana Branković L...; Kazimir Matović; Saša Janković; Nenad Parunović
• Keywords: 0301 basic medicine; 03 medical and health sciences

The element concentrations (As, Cu, Zn, Fe, Cd and Pb) of 25 acacia honeys from Serbia were analysed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Concerning the toxic element concentrations, all tested honeys met Serbian legislation. Zinc was the major element, ranging between 0.37 mg kg −1 and 3.95 mg kg. Positive and significant correlations were found between Fe and Cu (r=0.567). This study showed the Serbian honey examined was good quality and met safety criteria concerning concentrations of As, Cu, Zn, Fe, Cd and Pb.