Food production in areas contaminated with heavy metals is associated with health risks
because of their adverse effects on food safety and marketability, and on crop growth and …

Heavy metal contamination in environment and food has attracted intensive attention from
the public since it poses serious threats to ecological system and human health. Traditional …

In light of potential risks of heavy metal exposure, diverse aptasensors have been
developed through the combination with nanomaterials for their timely and efficient detection …

Industrialization has resulted in a massive increase in garbage output, which is frequently
discharged or stored in waterways like rivers and seas. Due to their toxicity, durability …

Environmental heavy metal pollution has become a serious problem in recent years.
Therefore, our study investigated seven heavy metal-contaminated mangroves (Beihai …

Different specialty extra virgin oils, produced by cold-pressing fruits/nuts (olive, pequi, palm,
avocado, coconut, macadamia and Brazil nut) and seeds (grapeseed and canola), and …

Increase in anthropogenic activities due to rapid industrialization had caused an elevation in
heavy metal contamination of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. These pollutants have …

Spices and aromatic herbs have always had great historical importance in human nutrition.
Their use has been documented for centuries as a rich source of bioactive compounds; they …

ABSTRACT A total of 300 samples representing six condiments (black pepper, basil,
oregano, nutmeg, paprika, and thyme) were analysed for 11 mycotoxins, 134 pesticides and …

Spices and herbs are susceptible to various contaminants, including heavy metals. Our
study aimed to quantify the levels of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (As), and cadmium …