Determination of Trace Elements in Edible Nuts in the Beijing Market by ICP-MS

Abstract

Nuts have received increased attention from the public in recent years as important sources of some essential elements,and information on the levels of elements in edible nuts is useful to consumers.Determination of the elemental distributions in nuts is not only necessary in evaluating the total dietary intake of the essential elements,but also useful in detecting heavy metal contamination in food.The aim of this study was to determine the mineral contents in edible nuts,and