EFFECT OF COOKING UTENSILS ON IRON CONTENTS OF STAPLES FOOD(OWO IN ONDO STATE AS CASE STUDY)

ABSTRACT

The effect of three cooking utensils on the iron contents of common staples in Owo was investigated. Chemical and instrumental analysis to test the amount and effect of cooking utensils was carried out on four foods from different groups using Atomic absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Result shows that most cooking utensils reduced the iron contents of staple foods. However, iron cooking pot had a greater effect by increasing the level of iron in most of the staples.

Therefore, there is need for bio fortification of Nigerian staples call for attention by policy maker and research institute that are concerned.

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Fiwasaye, B. (2018). EFFECT OF COOKING UTENSILS ON IRON CONTENTS OF STAPLES FOOD(OWO IN ONDO STATE AS CASE STUDY). Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/effect-of-cooking-utensils-on-iron-contents-of-staples-food-owo-in-ondo-state-as-case-study-1367

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Fiwasaye, Babalola "EFFECT OF COOKING UTENSILS ON IRON CONTENTS OF STAPLES FOOD(OWO IN ONDO STATE AS CASE STUDY)" Afribary. Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/effect-of-cooking-utensils-on-iron-contents-of-staples-food-owo-in-ondo-state-as-case-study-1367. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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Fiwasaye, Babalola . "EFFECT OF COOKING UTENSILS ON IRON CONTENTS OF STAPLES FOOD(OWO IN ONDO STATE AS CASE STUDY)". Afribary, Afribary, 29 Jan. 2018. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/effect-of-cooking-utensils-on-iron-contents-of-staples-food-owo-in-ondo-state-as-case-study-1367 >.

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Fiwasaye, Babalola . "EFFECT OF COOKING UTENSILS ON IRON CONTENTS OF STAPLES FOOD(OWO IN ONDO STATE AS CASE STUDY)" Afribary (2018). Accessed April 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/effect-of-cooking-utensils-on-iron-contents-of-staples-food-owo-in-ondo-state-as-case-study-1367

EFFECT OF COOKING UTENSILS ON IRON CONTENTS OF STAPLES FOOD(OWO IN ONDO STATE AS CASE STUDY)

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