The determination of heavy metals in olive oil is an important consideration for the evaluation of a quality olive oil. Because heavy metals have a negative effect on the oxidative rate of oils and are known to be toxic to consumers. In advanced laboratories, various heavy metal contents such as copper, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, lead and nickel are analyzed in olive oil.
Heavy metals are actually an important environmental problem. It enters the human body through consumed food, water and air. Heavy metals are toxic even at relatively low concentrations and pose adverse health risks to humans. In this context, various analyzes are carried out in advanced laboratories to determine the concentrations of heavy metals in olive oil and to evaluate the potential health risks of these metals through olive oil intake. Olive oil heavy metal concentrations vary from region to region.
In heavy metal analysis, a simple method is applied for the determination of chromium, nickel, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead in olive oil using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
In short, one of the quality criteria for olive oil is heavy metals . Heavy metals are detected using an atomic absorption spectrophotometry device. These toxic metals also enter the olive oil through contamination from storage and processing equipment.
In the test, analysis, measurement and evaluation studies carried out in our organization, national and international standards and applicable legal regulations are complied with and reliable and impartial results are obtained. These studies are based on the latest technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and modern methods. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also heavy metals determination services.
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