Journal article
Brazilian infant dairy foods: mineral content and daily intake contribution
Luana S Pimentel, Jeremias Moraes, Aderval S Luna, Diego B Barros, Tatiana C Pimentel, Jonas T Guimaraes, Hugo LA Silva, Celso F Balthazar, Erick A Esmerino, Monica Q Freitas, CS Ranadheera, Marcia C Silva, Simone L Quiterio, Renata SL Raices, Adriano G Cruz
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL | EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD | Published : 2018
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mineral content of seven Brazilian infant dairy product categories (petit Suisse cheeses, fermented milks, yogurts, fermented dairy beverage, dairy dessert, Requeijão cremoso spreadable cheese and UHT dairy beverages) and estimate their contribution to daily intake. Design/methodology/approach: The composition of major (Ca, K, Mg, and Na) and trace (Pb, Cd, Cu and Mn) minerals was determined using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry. Furthermore, a comparative analysis of the mineral levels with the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) at different child development stages was carried out. Findings: High Ca levels were obs..
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