"DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS IN MILK OF KOSOVO "
Session
Agriculture, Food Science and Technology
Description
The aim of the present study was to investigate heavy metal contents and radionuclides of cow’s milk. In total 37 random milk samples were collected from different sources (32 from milk collection centers and 5 imported). Quantitative analysis was performed using an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer to determine heavy metals concentrations and the assessment of human health risks related to milk consumption in the region of Kosovo. Concentrations were estimated of thirty-five heavy metals in milk samples but are reported only the most important elements Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb. From the analytic analysis, the results showed that the average milk concentrations of Fe, Cu, Zn, and Cd were higher than the suggested standards.
Keywords:
heavy metals, radionuclides, residue, milk, Kosovo
Session Chair
Kastriot Pehlivani
Session Co-Chair
Violeta Lajqi Makolli/ Ismet Babaj
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-437-96-7
Location
Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
31-10-2020 9:00 AM
End Date
31-10-2020 10:45 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2020.186
Recommended Citation
Makolli, Sami; Aliu, H; Kadiri, S; Dizman, S; Kastrati, L; Uka, B; Karaqi, H; and Hodolli, G, ""DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS IN MILK OF KOSOVO "" (2020). UBT International Conference. 28.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2020/all_events/28
"DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS IN MILK OF KOSOVO "
Lipjan, Kosovo
The aim of the present study was to investigate heavy metal contents and radionuclides of cow’s milk. In total 37 random milk samples were collected from different sources (32 from milk collection centers and 5 imported). Quantitative analysis was performed using an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer to determine heavy metals concentrations and the assessment of human health risks related to milk consumption in the region of Kosovo. Concentrations were estimated of thirty-five heavy metals in milk samples but are reported only the most important elements Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb. From the analytic analysis, the results showed that the average milk concentrations of Fe, Cu, Zn, and Cd were higher than the suggested standards.