Abstract
powder milk is an important foodstuff and beneficial to human health.
 Thirty random milk powder samples of different trade marks (Rawan® limit full milk powder), (Dielac® milk powder) and ( Fresh instant milk powder) were collected from different outlets in Baghdad capital of a IRAQ, They were analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer for the concentrations of following heavy metals , lead (Pb), iron (Fe), aluminium (Al), Cadmium (Cd), and manganese (Mn)]. This study appeared that the concentrations of heavy metal Fe samples is above the allowed limit in ( Rawan® limit milk powder). However the concentrations of about thirty percent of the samples of Fe in ( Dielac full cream milk powder ) is above the allowed limits. The concentration of Pb in ( Fresh instant full cream milk powder) is above the permissible limit . All the examined samples found free of Cd. Air, water and plants considered as a main contamination of the milk powder by heavy metals. So it is necessary for warning from the toxic effects for these heavy metals for children and adults.
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