Analysis of Cadmium Concentration in Organic and Conventional Produce Using Inductively Coupled Plasma
Start Date
29-4-2022 2:15 PM
Location
Alter Hall Poster Session 1 - 2nd floor
Abstract
The objective of this research is to analyze the difference in cadmium concentration between conventional and organic foods. Samples from local grocery vendors including Trader Joes, Kroger, and Meijer will be ashed and analyzed using the analytical technique of Inductively Coupled Plasma. According to literature, conventional foods should show a higher concentration of cadmium than organic foods because of the greater exposure to cadmium in things like phosphate fertilizers, cadmium plated machinery, and other modes of conventional farming. By analyzing these samples, it can directly compare the ability and us of organic farming versus conventional to reduce traces of heavy metals in our foods. Preliminary measurements using the ICP showed presence of cadmium in apples and cashews. Analysis found the presence of cadmium in both organic and conventional apples, as well as conventional cashews.
Analysis of Cadmium Concentration in Organic and Conventional Produce Using Inductively Coupled Plasma
Alter Hall Poster Session 1 - 2nd floor
The objective of this research is to analyze the difference in cadmium concentration between conventional and organic foods. Samples from local grocery vendors including Trader Joes, Kroger, and Meijer will be ashed and analyzed using the analytical technique of Inductively Coupled Plasma. According to literature, conventional foods should show a higher concentration of cadmium than organic foods because of the greater exposure to cadmium in things like phosphate fertilizers, cadmium plated machinery, and other modes of conventional farming. By analyzing these samples, it can directly compare the ability and us of organic farming versus conventional to reduce traces of heavy metals in our foods. Preliminary measurements using the ICP showed presence of cadmium in apples and cashews. Analysis found the presence of cadmium in both organic and conventional apples, as well as conventional cashews.
