Optimizing Milk Safety: Applying Nuclear Techniques in X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Heavy Metal Quantification in Powdered Milk Consumed in Senegal
February 2024
in “
International Journal of Physics Research and Applications
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Studysummary In this study, powdered milk samples from Senegal showed varying levels of heavy metals, with some exceeding acceptable maximum levels for calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, indicating potential safety concerns.
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This study analyzed heavy metal concentrations in five powdered milk samples from Senegal using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF). Aluminum was undetected or negligible, while calcium levels exceeded the Acceptable Maximum Level (AML) in all samples, with H1 surpassing it by 11.1 times. Potassium levels varied, with G1 significantly exceeding the AML, whereas V1 was within limits. Chlorine levels were mostly compliant, except for G1, which slightly exceeded the AML. Phosphorus in H1 was notably higher than the AML. The variability in heavy metal concentrations highlights the need for further research and regulatory measures to ensure powdered milk safety.
