Evaluation of consumer safety of Polish honey—the content of Cd and Pb in multifloral, monofloral and honeydew honeys

Winiarska-Mieczan, Anna; Wargocka, Barbara; Jachimowicz, Karolina; Baranowska‐Wójcik, Ewa; Kwiatkowska, Katarzyna; Kwiecień, Małgorzata

doi:10.1007/s12011-020-02535-8

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“…However, it was shown that the concentration of Hg in the samples of honeys obtained from one plant (monofloral) was statistically significantly lower than that of multi-component honeys. Similar results were found in the studies by Winiarska-Mieczan et al [ 37 ] where multi-component honeys contained higher amounts of heavy metals (Cd and Pb) than single-component honeys.…”

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“…The mean weekly consumption of Hg ranged from 1.17 to 9.13E − 04 µg/bw/week. In the research by Maggid et al [33], the weekly consumption of Hg found in honey was much higher (15.98 µg/person/week); however, in our research the average consumption of honey was 19 g per week, and in the research by Maggid et al [33] it was 316 g. For comparison, EWI values resulting from the consumption of honey from the territory of Poland, calculated for Cd and Pb, were also low-6.91E − 06 and 5.32E − 05 mg, respectively [37].…”

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“…These values for adults are 1 µg/kg bw per week and for children 4 µg/kg bw per week. The average daily honey consumption was set at 19 g [ 36 , 37 ]. The average weight for adults was 70 kg and for children—15 kg.…”

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“…The average weight for adults was 70 kg and for children—15 kg. The Estimated Daily Intake (EDI) and the Estimated Weekly Intake (EWI) of Hg and % Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake (% PTWI) were calculated using the following formulas, in accordance with [ 37 , 38 ]: …”

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Analysis of Mercury Concentration in Honey from the Point of View of Human Body Exposure

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Brodziak-Dopierała

Bem

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Biol Trace Elem Res

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Honey is a highly valued product due to its nutritional value, pro-health and healing properties. Pollutants from the environment penetrate into nectar, honeydew, pollen and next into bee products and can cause human exposure after ingestion. Mercury (Hg) is a toxic metal to living organisms. This is why it was important to determine the level of Hg in consumed honey.The aim of this manuscript is to analyse mercury concentration in honeys collected on the territory of Poland. A total of 108 samples of honey purchased in regional apiaries and hypermarkets were tested. The concentration of Hg was analysed in various types of honey (multifloral, honeydew, linden, goldenrod, acacia, buckwheat, rapeseed, sunflower, heather, dandelion, phacelia). The values of the Estimated Daily Intake (EDI), Estimated Weekly Intake (EWI) and % Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake (% PTWI) were calculated. This allowed estimating the amount of Hg taken during consumption of the tested honeys.The concentration of Hg ranged from 0.01 to 1.71 µg/kg and was 0.43 µg/kg on average. A higher concentration of Hg, which was statistically significant, was recorded in honeydew honey, then in compound honeys. Honeys produced from one raw material had the lowest concentration of Hg. There were no significant differences in the concentration of Hg depending on the origin of honey. The calculations have shown that consumption of a portion (19 g) of the tested honey per week is safe for both adults and children according to the applicable standards.

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Analysis of Mercury Concentration in Honey from the Point of View of Human Body Exposure

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“…The honey samples obtained from the market of Urmia City showed good quality in terms of the amount of heavy metals (Saghaei et al, 2012). Also, it has been indicated that average consumption of honey in Poland, Romania, and Ethiopia is nutritionally safe for health of children and adults (Winiarska-Mieczan et al, 2021). Bhalchandra in a study showed the presence of toxic metals including As, Cd, Pb, Hg, and Ni in all honey samples.…”

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The Possible Effects of Heavy Metals in Honey as Toxic and Carcinogenic Substances on Human Health: A Systematic Review

Lotfi¹,

Manouchehri²,

Pirhadi³

et al. 2021

Uludağ Arıcılık Dergisi

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Heavy metals are widely known through natural resources, natural resources such as soil, dust in the atmosphere, snow and rain. Soil contaminants, especially heavy metals, can be absorbed by plants and enter the food cycle. Heavy metal contamination causes environmental concerns, such as entering the food chain and contaminating food, which can be harmful to human health. Consumption of food contaminated with heavy metals can cause several disorders including genetic toxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity, neurotoxicity, endocrine disorders, immune problems and impaired psychosocial function. Bees also absorb heavy metals through the consumption of contaminated water, pollen, and nectar, inhalation of particles during flight, and adhesion of particles to their hairy body as they move on plant and soil surfaces while searching for food. For this review study, keywords such as heavy metals and honey were used. The databases searched in those articles were Google Scholar, SID, Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, and ISI. The searched articles were reviewed. Given that honey is a valuable and widely consumed food in the diet of most people in different nations, so the study of the quality of honey in the consumer market in order to maintain the health of consumers seems necessary.

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Relationships Linking the Element, Bioactive, Hydroxymethylfurfural, Color of Kars Honeys: a Chemometric Approach

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Tarhan

Yıkmış

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Biol Trace Elem Res

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Evaluation of consumer safety of Polish honey—the content of Cd and Pb in multifloral, monofloral and honeydew honeys

Cited by 12 publications

References 51 publications

Analysis of Mercury Concentration in Honey from the Point of View of Human Body Exposure

Analysis of Mercury Concentration in Honey from the Point of View of Human Body Exposure

The Possible Effects of Heavy Metals in Honey as Toxic and Carcinogenic Substances on Human Health: A Systematic Review

Relationships Linking the Element, Bioactive, Hydroxymethylfurfural, Color of Kars Honeys: a Chemometric Approach

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