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Heavy metal contaminations in aquatic habitats effect negatively on the organisms that depend on the water. In this work heavy metal levels in edible tissues of Cyprinus carpio from Karasu Stream in Sinop in summer, autumn and winter were determined by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer. The accumulation pattern in the work is in the order of Zn>Cu>Pb>Cd> Hg. The amounts of Hg, Cd, Pb, Cu and Zn in carps were 0.022-0.036, 0.031-0.045, 0.22-0.29, 1.32-1.61 and 8.4-12.3 mg kg-1 wet wt., respectively. Concentrations of heavy metals in C. carpio were all below the TFC and EC guidelines. Total target hazard quotient (TTHQ) was 0.10722 and below 1 which showed that consumption of carp from the Karasu Stream has no health threats by now as the heavy metals investigated was concerned.

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Investigation on the Mineral Configurations, Antioxidant Power, and Durability in Processed Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Seed Powder

2023

Biosci., Biotech. Res. Asia

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The pulp from the tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) manufacturing sector disposes of the tamarind seed as waste materials. In the present investigation, processed Tamarindus indica L. seed powders' mineral compositions, antioxidant activities, and duration of shelf life have been investigated. Standard techniques were used to analyze the mineral compositions, antioxidant activity (Total Phenolic, Flavonoid content and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and shelf life (Total plate count (TPC), fungi, and mold) in processed tamarind powder at periodic intervals of 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 months. The subsequent minerals were substantially more abundant in the roasted T.indica seed flour. The roasted T. India seed powder had high antioxidant powers of 19.83mg of TFC, 49.5mg of TPC, and 31 g/ml of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). The roasting method increases the best antioxidant potency and low glycemic index and glycemic load. The total plate counts of the processed T. India seed powder were within the legally permitted ranges of 107 cfu/g, and fungi and mold proliferation were at extremely low levels, so the powder could be used to make additional nutritional products. Roasted seed powder can be employed as a therapeutic food and as a food supplement because of its vital mineral elements and strong antioxidant potential.

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Investigation on the Mineral Configurations, Antioxidant Power, and Durability in Processed Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Seed Powder

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