Surveillance on Artificial Colors in Different Confectionary Products by Chromatography in Qom

yalda arast; Majid Mohamadian; Mehdi Noruzi; Zeinab Ramuz

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Surveillance on Artificial Colors in Different Confectionary Products by Chromatography in Qom

Author(s):

yalda arast^1,*,

Majid Mohamadian²,

Mehdi Noruzi³,

Zeinab Ramuz⁴

1Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran

2General Practitioner, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran

3Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran

4Department of Nutrition, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom

Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences:Vol. 15, issue 3; e93079

Published online:Oct 30, 2012

Article type:Brief Report

Received:Apr 24, 2010

Accepted:Aug 14, 2010

How to Cite:yalda arastMajid MohamadianMehdi NoruziZeinab RamuzSurveillance on Artificial Colors in Different Confectionary Products by Chromatography in Qom.Zahedan J Res Med Sci.15(3):e93079.

Abstract

Background : Food color additives, which are used to give a good look to foodstuff, are very effective in the consumers’ satisfaction but they can leave toxic effects on body. With respect to their extensive application, the present research aims to examine the condition of the colorings consumed in confectionary products of the city of Qom.
Materials and Methods : 398 items of confectionary products were sampled randomly and their types of colorings were analyzed through the Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) method.
Results : Fifty-two percent of the samples were free from coloring, 26.7 percent had illegal artificial coloring, and 21.3 contained approved artificial coloring. It was reported that yellow coloring was most consumed.
Conclusion : The scientific introduction and replacement of the natural colorings to the public and emphasis on their advantages play a crucial role in the health of society and can increase enthusiasm of producers and consumers.

Keywords

Artificial colors

Confectionary products

Chromatography

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