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Comparative Evaluation of the Cyanide and Heavy Metal Levels in Traditionally Processed Cassava Meal Products Sold Within Enugu Metropolis

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  • Ezeh E

    (Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)

  • Okeke O

    (Plastic Production Unit, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Enugu)

  • Aburu CM

    (Machine Shop Unit, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Enugu)

  • Anya OU

    (Plastic Recycling Unit, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Enugu)

Abstract

Studies were carried out to comparatively evaluate the cyanide and heavy metal levels in traditionally processed cassava meal products (abacha, akpu and garri) sold within Enugu Metropolis using relevant analytical procedures and instrumentation. The mean levels of cyanide in the abacha, akpu and garri samples sold within Enugu metropolis were, 11.07, 6.84 and 9.22ppm respectively. Only the mean cyanide levels in abacha samples sold within the metropolis was above the maximum safe intake limits of 10ppm in cyanide containing food/feed for human and animals. The levels of cyanide in the samples were statistically significant (p

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  • Ezeh E & Okeke O & Aburu CM & Anya OU, 2018. "Comparative Evaluation of the Cyanide and Heavy Metal Levels in Traditionally Processed Cassava Meal Products Sold Within Enugu Metropolis," International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 12(2), pages 47-52, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:ijesnr:v:12:y:2018:i:2:p:47-52
    DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2018.12.555834
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    earth and environment journals; environment journals; open access environment journals; peer reviewed environmental journals; open access; juniper publishers; ournal of Environmental Sciences; juniper publishers journals ; juniper publishers reivew;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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