Monitoring of Proximate Composition, Heavy Metal Concentrations and Pesticide Residues in Marine Dried Fish Available in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh
Journal Title: Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources - Year 2020, Vol 3, Issue 02
Abstract
Abstract: The study for this paper was conducted to assess the proximate compositions, heavy metal concentrations and pesticide residues in marine dried fish. The selected fish were silver pomfret (Pampus chinensis), bombay duck (Harpadon nehereus), ribbon fish (Trichiurus savala), sardine (Salmostona bacaila) and anchovy(Colia dussumieri) collected from the Cox’s Bazar, Kuakata (Patuakhali) and Dubla Island (Khulna) of Bangladesh coast. The moisture content ranged from 11.27% (S. bacaila) to 38.94% (P. chinensis) among the dried fish products. Protein content varied from 51.33% (C. dussumieri) to 77.68% (T. savala). The As concentration varied from 8.41 mg/kg to 22.27 mg/kg only in T. savala. The Fe content was measured 116.85 mg/kg to 160.18 mg/kg in H. nehereus and P. chinensis. The Zn concentration varied from 31.08 mg/kg to 36.74 mg/kg. Among heavy metals, As, Fe and Zn concentration were found higher than the permissible level for human consumption. However, Cd, Cu and Pb tested were found within the permissible level in all three species. The residue of organochlorine pesticide was found within the maximum residue limit level recommended by World Health Organization. The existence of pesticides residues in the samples of this study is a matter of health concern as this poisoning has long term effect on human health.
Authors and Affiliations
Mousumi Kar, Md. Enamul Hoq, Md. Sirajul Islam, Md. Monirul Islam, Nowara Tamanna Meghla, Suravi, Md. Humayun Kabir
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