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HERO ID
3856674
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
The perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) and perfluoroalkane sulfonates (PFSAs) contamination level in spices
Author(s)
Surma, M; Piskula, M; Wiczkowski, W; Zieliński, H
Year
2017
Is Peer Reviewed?
1
Journal
European Food Research and Technology
ISSN:
1438-2377
EISSN:
1438-2385
Publisher
Springer Verlag
Volume
243
Issue
2
Page Numbers
297-307
Language
English
PMID
297307
DOI
10.1007/s00217-016-2744-7
Web of Science Id
WOS:000393688700011
URL
https://search.proquest.com/docview/1865255968?accountid=171501
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Abstract
Spices have been used since ancient times. Although they have been employed mainly as flavoring and coloring agents, their role in food safety is of increasing concern. In this study, the usefulness of a modified QuEChERS method, based on the d-SPE, with micro-HPLC-MS/MS system for the determination of selected perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) and perfluoroalkane sulfonates (PFSAs) in spices was addressed. The commonly used spices in Spain and Slovakia were investigated. The studies showed the presence of perfluorooctanoic acid in 19 spices of Spanish and Slovak origin, and it ranged from 0.11 ng g(-1) for garlic to 0.67 ng g(-1) for peppermint. The perfluorobutanoic acid was quantified in 10 Slovak spices (from 1.13 ng g(-1) for allspice to 37.82 ng g(-)1 for star anise), whereas perfluorobutane sulfonate was identified only in 12 Spanish spices and it ranged from 0.24 ng g(-1) for cinnamon to 1.01 ng g(-1) for coriander. In contrast, perfluoroheptanoic acid was identified only in Slovak cardamom (1.94 ng g(-1)) and coriander (0.74 ng g(-1)). The average consumption of spices in Europe is approximately 0.5 g day(-1), while in Asia and northern Africa, it is many times higher. Average content of PFASs in this evaluation has a value 4.67 ng g(-1) giving 2.33 ng day(-1) per person. This study showed that daily used spices may contribute to the overall contamination of food by perfluoroalkyl substances.
Keywords
Perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs); Perfluoroalkane sulfonates (PFSAs); QuEChERS method; d-SPE; Micro-HPLC-MS/MS; Spices
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PFAS
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Expanded PFAS SEM (formerly PFAS 430)
Perfluorooctane
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^Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
PFOA (335-67-1) and PFOS (1763-23-1)
Literature Search – Adverse outcome pathway (2015-present)
WOS
PFBS (375-73-5)
Literature Search
WOS
PFHpA (375-85-9)
Literature Search
WOS
PFBA (375-22-4)
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WOS
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PFBA
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WOS
Screening Results
Excluded/Not on Topic
Background/Exposure References
Protocol References
Scopus: April 2021
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PFBS
WOS
Excluded/Not on Topic
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Excluded
WOS
Scopus: April 2021
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PFHpA
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WOS
Screening Results
Excluded/Not on Topic
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PFHxS
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PFOA (335-67-1) and PFOS (1763-23-1)
Literature Search – Adverse outcome pathway (2015-present)
WOS
Screening Results
Excluded/Not on Topic
Literature Search Update (2013-2019)
WOS
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