Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in food products originating from locally reared animals in Kuwait.
Analysis for the presence of 12 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in 327 foodstuff samples originating from locally reared animals was carried out. The data revealed that non-carcinogenic PAHs were detected in considerable amounts in several food commodities. The carcinogenic PAH concentrations were relatively low in most of the samples investigated. Among the carcinogenic PAHs detected, chrysene had the highest concentration.
Husain
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A
Biotechnology Department, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Safat, Kuwait.
Naeemi
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E
Dashti
B
B
al-Omirah
H
H
al-Zenki
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S
D000818:Animals; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000032:analysis; D002417:Cattle; D002645:Chickens; D004531:Eggs / Q000032:analysis*; D005506:Food Contamination; D006041:Goats; D007730:Kuwait; D008460:Meat / Q000032:analysis*; D008892:Milk / Q000737:chemistry*; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / Q000032:analysis*; D012756:Sheep
D002273:Carcinogens; D011084:Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons