Articles
| Open Access | OPTIMIZING POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS EXTRACTION METHODS FOR SMOKED CATFISH SPECIES IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
SULEIMAN B. EMMANUEL , DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA, NIGERIAAbstract
This study delves into the assessment and optimization of extraction methods for determining the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) content in smoked catfish species sourced from Niger State, Nigeria. PAHs are environmental contaminants and potential carcinogens that can accumulate in smoked fish during the smoking process. We evaluated various extraction techniques to assess their efficiency in quantifying PAHs in catfish samples. The findings from this research not only contribute to our understanding of PAH levels in smoked catfish but also offer insights into improving the precision and accuracy of analytical methods for monitoring PAHs in smoked fish, thereby enhancing food safety in the region.
Keywords
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Smoked catfish; Niger State, Nigeria, Extraction methods, ; Food safety, Carcinogens, Environmental contaminants, Analytical techniques
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