Assessing Copper Risk in Honey Sold in City of Yerevan

Authors

  • S.A. Stepanyan, M.V. Khachatryan, D.A. Pipoyan

Keywords:

bee honey, cluster analysis, copper, estimated daily intake, risk

Abstract

Mining, including copper (Cu) production, is one of the primary economic
activities in Armenia. Besides having an adverse environmental impact, it
can lead to Cu accumulation in food, including honey. Considering the wide
production and consumption of honey, this study aims to assess the dietary
exposure of Cu through honey consumption in Yerevan, Armenia. Seventeen
honey samples were included in the study. Food Frequency Questionnaire was
used to evaluate honey consumption. While Cu contents exceed the Maximum
Residue Level, dietary exposure estimates do not exceed the oral reference dose.
Hence, the consumption of honey sold in Yerevan does not have the potential to
cause adverse health effects.

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Published

2023-08-22

How to Cite

S.A. Stepanyan, M.V. Khachatryan, D.A. Pipoyan. (2023). Assessing Copper Risk in Honey Sold in City of Yerevan. AgriScience and Technology, 2(78). Retrieved from https://journal.anau.am/index.php/anau/article/view/374

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 78 (2022): “AgriScience and Technology” scientific journal

Section

Food Science and Technology

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