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    This study analyzed 11 heavy metals in samples of long red pepper fruits collected from 9 provinces in western Thailand using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The concentrations of toxic heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead were found to be below permissible limits. The levels of essential elements copper and zinc were also below limits. The highest concentrations detected were 36.813 mg/kg for aluminum, 0.345 mg/kg for chromium, 44.464 mg/kg for iron, 32.172 mg/kg for manganese, and 1.623 mg/kg for nickel. The results provide valuable information on heavy metal levels in long red peppers commonly consumed in Thailand.

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    This study analyzed 11 heavy metals in samples of long red pepper fruits collected from 9 provinces in western Thailand using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The concentrations of toxic heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead were found to be below permissible limits. The levels of essential elements copper and zinc were also below limits. The highest concentrations detected were 36.813 mg/kg for aluminum, 0.345 mg/kg for chromium, 44.464 mg/kg for iron, 32.172 mg/kg for manganese, and 1.623 mg/kg for nickel. The results provide valuable information on heavy metal levels in long red peppers commonly consumed in Thailand.

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    This study analyzed 11 heavy metals in samples of long red pepper fruits collected from 9 provinces in western Thailand using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The concentrations of toxic heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead were found to be below permissible limits. The levels of essential elements copper and zinc were also below limits. The highest concentrations detected were 36.813 mg/kg for aluminum, 0.345 mg/kg for chromium, 44.464 mg/kg for iron, 32.172 mg/kg for manganese, and 1.623 mg/kg for nickel. The results provide valuable information on heavy metal levels in long red peppers commonly consumed in Thailand.

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    Determination of Heavy Metals in Fruits of Capsicum annuum L.

    by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Thawatchai Phaechamud,1 Juree Charoenteeraboon,2 and Chutima Limmatvapirat1,*
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    Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand 2 Department of Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand 3 Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
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    chutima@su.ac.th

    Keywords: heavy metals; Capsicum annuum; ICP-MS; long red pepper

    Abstract. Capsicum annuum L. belonging to the family Solanaceae was a popular spice in Thailand. The mature fruits (long red pepper) were composed of carotenoid, capsaicinoid and ascorbic acid exhibiting physiological and pharmacological properties. Because of environmental pollution, these fruits might be contaminated with toxic heavy metals. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the concentrations of 11 heavy metals in long red pepper using nitric acid digestion followed by ICP-MS analysis. 13 samples of fresh fruits were collected in 9 provinces located in the west of Thailand. The concentrations of toxic heavy metals including arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb) in all samples were lower than the permissible limits (4, 0.3, 0.02, and 10 mg/kg, respectively) while the concentrations of essential elements including copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) were less than the permissible limits (20 and 100 mg/kg, respectively). The highest concentrations of aluminium (Al), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and nickel (Ni) were found 36.813, 0.345, 44.464, 32.172, and 1.623 mg/kg, respectively. The concentrations of heavy metals presented in this study could be valuable in quality control of vegetables for Thai people.

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