"Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in some grounded coffee brands." - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in some grounded coffee brands.
Abstract Source:
Environ Monit Assess. 2012 Dec 16. Epub 2012 Dec 16. PMID: 23242460
Article Affiliation:
School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar University, Patiala, 147-004, India.
Abstract:
Potentially toxic 16 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were determined in four brands of grounded coffee. Four to 13 PAHs were detected. Concentrations of total PAHs in different brands of coffee samples were in the range of 831.7-1,589.7 μg/kg. Benzo[a]pyrene (2A: probable human carcinogen) was found in Nescafe Premium whereas naphthalene (2B: possible human carcinogen) was found in all the samples of coffee.
Article Published Date : Dec 15, 2012
Study Type : Environmental
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Problem Substances : Coffee : CK(68) : AC(9), Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon : CK(53) : AC(17)
