Abstract
Analysis of the occurrence of cadmium and chromium in selected samples of fruit spirits intended for own consumption. In our pilot study, we analysed 89 samples of fruit spirits intended for own consumption. The samples were mineralized with use of microwave decomposition system MULTIWAVE 60 50 Hz and analysed by atomic absorption spectrometry with a graphite furnace (AAS GBC XPLORAA 5000 with GF 5000). Most of the analysed samples originated from plums (39), apples (38) and pears (5). The average ethanol concentration was 53.7%. Cadmium and chromium were detected in all samples. The highest concentration of chromium and cadmium was found in the apple spirit (31.9 ± 6.6 μg/l and 40.1 ± 8.3 μg/l). The ethanol concentration in the samples was higher than in distribution spirits. Concentrations of chromium in all samples did not exceed the limit given by the Slovak legislation or the limit of the AMPHORA. The permissible cadmium concentration (10 μg/l according to the AMPHORA) was exceeded in 9 samples. This indicates the potential importance of cadmium compared to chromium. Due to the lack of information in this field, the study presents an important starting point for further research.
Highlights
Analysis of the occurrence of cadmium and chromium in selected samples of fruit spirits intended for own consumption
In terms of ethanol concentration, fruit spirits intended for own consumption present an increased risk because they usually have higher ethanol concentrations compared to alcoholic beverages in the distribution network (< 40% vol.)
In addition to the higher concentration of ethanol in fruit spirits intended for own consumption, presence of xenobiotics such as cadmium or chromium have been considered as another possible risk factors [2]
Summary
Analysis of the occurrence of cadmium and chromium in selected samples of fruit spirits intended for own consumption. In addition to the higher concentration of ethanol in fruit spirits intended for own consumption, presence of xenobiotics such as cadmium or chromium have been considered as another possible risk factors [2]. The European project “The European study Alcohol Measures for Public Health Research Alliance (AMPHORA)” was dealing with the issue and pointed out relatively high mortality rate on alcohol attributable diseases in some countries (Hungary or Slovenia) only partially corresponding with amount of alcohol consumed [3]. For this reason, several studies evaluated concentrations of certain possible contaminants. There is possibility that the above diseases may occur due to the interaction of heavy metals with higher concentrations of ethanol, but current knowledge in this area is unknown
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