Nitrite is widely consumed from the diet by animals and humans. However the largest
contribution to exposure results from the in vivo conversion of exogenously derived nitrate to …

Methemoglobinemia is a sporadic, potentially fatal disease of poor tissue oxygenation in
which ferrous hemoglobin (Fe2+) is oxidized to the ferric (Fe3+) state, rendering it incapable …

Microgreens are a new class of edible vegetables harvested when seed-leaves have fully
expanded and before true leaves have emerged. They are gaining increasing popularity as …

High levels of nitrate in vegetables are frequently reported. The potential hazard of
vegetable-borne nitrate is from its conversion to methaemoglobin-producing nitrite before …

Apart from anthropogenic pollution, nitrate contamination is prevalent in practically all
developing countries as a result of increased natural activities. The accumulation of nitrates …

Commercial baby foods are an easy alternative to home-made meals especially for working
parents in a nuclear family therefore it is imperative to determine the nitrate and nitrite …

SUMMARY Theobromine (3, 7-dihydro-3, 7-dimethyl-H-purine-2, 6-dione) is a colourless
and odourless 3, 7-dimethylxanthine with a slightly bitter taste naturally present in the cacao …

The production of chemical-free medicinal and aromatic plants has been the focus ofinterest
of many researchers and producers in order to ensure the high quality and safety, not only …

Nitrate and nitrite are widespread contaminants of vegetables, fruits, and waters. The levels
of these compounds are increased as a result of using organic wastes from chemical …

In recent times, there has been a concerning and noteworthy rise in the global use of sodium
nitrite for suicidal purposes. This is facilitated either through the employment of specialized …