ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The chromium and selenium content of 74 domestic and imported brands of beer were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry to evaluate the importance of beer as a dietary source of both elements. Chromium content of the selected beers ranged from less than 0.2 to 46 ng/ml, whereas selenium content varied from 0.2 to 15.2 ng/ml. The concentration levels were compared to literature data and the contribution of beer to the daily intake of both elements in Belgium was calculated. Chromium accounted for 5%, while selenium contribution was less than 1%. No definite correlation was found between chromium and selenium concentration and type of fermentation; also, chromium content was not related to selenium level.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1984.tb13736.x
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