Undesirable metals content in wheat of different wheat varieties

Abstract

Selected samples of the different wheat varieties grown in the local region were tested for the content of undesirable metals in wheat grains, bran and flourdetermined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The results obtained show significant variations in undesirable metals content in different wheat grains varieties. These results were compared to the maximum values allowed by the pertinent regulations.

Keywords

• undesirable metals
• wheat
• varieties
• atomic absorbtion spectrophotometry