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Investigation of the Concentration of Aluminum in Fish Grilled Using Aluminum Foil

Joseph Odey Ukpo, Tina O Isichei, Oriaku Nzubechi Augustine, Ekpoanwan Alfred, Bassey, Gospel Mmesoma Osuchukwu, Godswill Nwaeze, Racheal Adaeze Orie, Chiwuike Dominic Ogbonna

Abstract

This study investigated aluminum concentration in fresh and grilled “Clarias gariepinus” (Catfish), and ‘‘Micropogonias undulatus’’ (Croaker fish) bought from Effurun market in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state Nigeria. The fish was grilled by fish barbecue vendors using aluminum foil. The tissues of the fishes were digested and analyzed for aluminum using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. The concentration of aluminum in fresh and grilled “Clarias gariepinus” was <0.001mg/kg and 0.008mg/kg respectively, while the concentration of aluminum in “Micropogonias undulatus” was <0.001mg/kg and 0.003mg/kg respectively. The World Health Organization (WHO) standard for aluminum in humans is 2mg/kg body weight, while the concentration of aluminum in the grilled fish is quite low for both species investigated. There may be the possibility of bioaccumulation for those who consume these grilled fishes regularly which may pose some health challenges in the future. There is a need for constant monitoring of pollutants such as aluminum in food samples consumed and the environment.

Keywords

ToxicityAnalysisSelf-passivatingConcentrationGrilling.

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