Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Chemistry
Date of Award
12-2011
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Chu-Ngi Ho
Committee Members
Ningfeng (Peter) Zhao, Peng Sun
Abstract
The goal of this study is to determine whether or not there is an appreciable difference between concentrations of various metal ions present in conventionally grown and processed and organically grown and processed baby foods. Two prominent, commercially available brands were chosen to undergo comparative studies between both their own conventional and organic varieties of second stage green beans and carrots. Samples were tested for cadmium, calcium, iron, lead, nickel, and zinc. Two containers of each variety of baby food were sampled in triplicate, with purchases of foods being made in separate areas to ensure that each set came from different batches. Samples were digested with nitric acid, appropriately diluted, and analyzed for metal content by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy with the regular standard calibration curve and standard addition method. There was little overall difference in metal content between the conventional and organic foods tested.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Winters, Neva S., "Determination of Select Metal Ions in Commercially Available Conventional and Organic Baby Foods." (2011). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1354. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1354
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.