Potassium bromate in bread, health risks to bread consumers and toxicity symptoms amongst bakers in Bamenda, North West Region of Cameroon

TN Nkwatoh, TP Fon, LK Navti - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
This study evaluated the occurrence of potassium bromate in bread, its overall health risks to
bread consumers, and its toxicity symptoms amongst bakers in Bamenda. Thirteen bakeries …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of health risks from potassium bromate and trace metals in bread consumption in Ado Ekiti, Southwest, Nigeria

JA Olusola, AO Aturamu, KF Akeju… - Journal of Trace …, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Bread, a staple food consumed by a large portion of the population worldwide,
including Nigeria, has emerged as one of the most popular quick meal options. The …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of potentially toxic elements and bromate levels in bread commonly consumed in Nigeria for human health risk assessment

FM Adebiyi, OT Ore, FJ Ojile - Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Trace elements and potassium bromate represent health risks in food
substances owing to their potential toxicity. Methods Bread samples were obtained from …

A Comprehensive Analysis of Potassium Bromate, a Possible Carcinogen, in Popular Baked Foodstuffs of Bangladesh

MM Islam, SX Besra, SA Nishat… - Food Science & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT Potassium bromate (KBrO3), employed ubiquitously as an oxidizing agent in
commonly consumed baked foods and as a flour improver to enhance dough quality, has …

Health risk assessment of potassium bromate in bread in Ghana

JA Ayembilla, A Quarcoo, BK Whyte, A Gordon… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Abstract Introduction Potassium bromate (KBrO 3) is an oxidizing agent added to flour to
improve bread quality. However, KBrO 3 is nephrotoxic, and a class B carcinogen banned in …

[PDF][PDF] Protective effect of methanol extract of Annona muricata (soursop) leaves against bromate-induced kidney and liver damage in Wistar rats

V Okomayin, NP Okolie - Acta Biology Forum, 2023 - biologyforum.actabotanica.org
The present study investigated the protective effect of methanol leaf extract of Annona
muricata (soursop) against bromate-induced kidney and liver damage in male albino Wistar …

[PDF][PDF] Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals

JA Olusola, AO Aturamu, KF Akeju… - Journal of Trace …, 2024 - researchgate.net
Introduction: Bread, a staple food consumed by a large portion of the population worldwide,
including Nigeria, has emerged as one of the most popular quick meal options. The …

Assessment of Bread Safety: A Review of Potassium Bromate Level in Breads Sold and Consumed in Nigeria.

OE Omotoso - Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2021 - search.ebscohost.com
Bread is a staple food across the world, especially in Nigeria. Potassium bromate is widely
used by bakers to enhance bread elasticity, functionality, and quality. Due to its toxicity, the …

[PDF][PDF] Adulteration of Bread with Potassium Bromate: A Comparative Study between Nigeria and Finland

EU Osemwowa, R Pohjanvirta - Journal of Food and Nutrition …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Bread is a popular food item consumed by humans regardless of class or status in the
society. Bread is prepared predominantly of cereal flour. Potassium bromate is an alluring …

[PDF][PDF] The Environmental, Human and Animal Effects of Using Potassium Bromate in Bread Industry and Chemical Analytical Methods

SIS Irhema, M Salem - Journal of Basic Sciences, 2024 - academia.edu
Bread is a staple food for many nations globally. It is prepared by mixing wheat or barley
flour with water and other additives. Potassium bromate (KBrO3) is the most used additive in …