Determination of Heavy Metals Recovered from Artificially Ripe Banana with Calcium Carbide

Authors

  • Bashir Aliyu Department of Biology, Isa Kaita College of Education Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria Author
  • Junaidu Sanusi Department of Biology, Isa Kaita College of Education Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria Author
  • Garba Yar’gamji Idris Department of Chemistry, Isa Kaita College of education Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56919/usci.2123_002

Keywords:

Banana, Calcium carbide, ripening

Abstract

Calcium carbide is frequently used by vendors to hasten the ripening of banana fruits, and this practice has a long history. Calcium carbide is connected to the negative consequences of heavy metals. Measurements of heavy metal concentrations on artificially ripe bananas using calcium carbide in Katsina state and throughout Nigeria are essential to assist the competent authorities in regulating the use of chemical ripening agents for food safety and consumption. The purpose of the present study is to assess the levels of heavy metals in banana fruits that have been artificially made to ripen. A sample was collected from Mairuwa Fadama of Katsina state's Funtua local government Area. The Banana pulp and peel were analyzed for heavy metals (arsenic, calcium, lead and cadmium) content using standard methods.. Results showed that heavy metal concentrations in banana peel are higher than in banana pulp. The findings give important details about the heavy metals content of the banana peel and pulp eaten in Katsina State. Additionally, the findings showed that banana peels contain considerable levels of heavy metals than the pulp.

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2023-03-30

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Aliyu, B., Sanusi, J., & Idris, G. Y. (2023). Determination of Heavy Metals Recovered from Artificially Ripe Banana with Calcium Carbide. UMYU Scientifica, 2(1), 10-14. https://doi.org/10.56919/usci.2123_002