Abstract
The aim of study quantitative analysis of toxic heavy metals Cd, Pb, Ni , AS, V and trace element Fe, Mg, Se ,Cu, Mn, K, Na, Cain different kinds of Iraqi honey of bee and compare with other types. elements were determined by FAAS and GFAAS method. Because of the nutritional value and high medical honey for humans so it was necessary to appoint metals of great importance. High concentration of essential metals and Heavy metals can be toxic both to man and animals. The results indicated that the Seand K elements recorded at high concentrations (0.0384-712.8)mg/kg respectively while the Cu element recorded the low concentration(0.1) mg/kg in all kind of honey samples. The contents of heavy and trace metals in honey samples were found to be between (0.100-0.730)mg/kg for Pd,( 0.108-0. 8200)mg/kg for Cd, (0.210-0.894)mg/kg for Ni,(0.117-0.440) mg/kg for Fe,(0.0024-0.0348) mg/kg for Se, (0.260-0.721)mg/kg for Mg ,Cu<0.1, (140.8-240.8) mg/kg for Ca,(51.0-120.8) mg/kg for Na,(93.80-712.8) mg/kg for K,(0.0116-0.0708) mg/kg for Mn,(0.0091-0.086) mg/kg for V, for As (0.0104-0.035) mg/kg.
Highlights
Honey is a natural substance produced by bees and is a nutritious food of economic Importance worldwide
It is important to note that honey created by insects other than honeybees has very different properties .Interestingly, honey has been cited in the Quran, a Holy book for Muslims (Section 16 surat 68-69), in reference to its medicinal properties [1,2]
Many scientists reported territorial difference in the physicochemical properties of the honey samples, such as the enzymes activities, ash contents, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), pH and electrical conductivity, The quality of honey is judged by the vegetable or floral origin and chemical composition, and price of honey is based on its quality and, its floral [5]
Summary
2015; 3(3): 83-92 Published online April 23, 2015 (http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ajac) doi: 10.11648/j.ajac.20150303.11 ISSN: 2330-8753 (Print); ISSN: 2330-8745 (Online) Department of chemistry, College of science for women, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq To cite this article: Saadiyah Ahmed Dhahir, Ameera Hassan Hemed. Determination of Heavy Metals and Trace Element Levels in Honey Samples From Different Regions of Iraq and Compared with Other Kind. American Journal of Applied Chemistry. Vol 3, No 3, 2015, pp. 83-92. doi: 10.11648/j.ajac.20150303.11
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