Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.32779/gf.8.4.1

Assessment of Potential Non-Carcinogenic Risk from Heavy Metal Intake through Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla) Consumption in the Mostar Region

Aida Šukalić ; Agromediterranean Faculty, University "Džemal Bijedić" Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina *
Jelena Kuzman Katica ; Association Dinarica, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Svetlana Hadžić ; Agromediterranean Faculty, University "Džemal Bijedić" Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alma Mićijević ; Agromediterranean Faculty, University "Džemal Bijedić" Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dženita Alibegić ; Faculty of Pharmacy, University "Džemal Bijedić" Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sanela Nazdrajić ; Faculty of Education, “Džemal Bijedić” University in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

This study evaluated the potential non-carcinogenic health risks for adults and children associated with the intake of heavy metals (Cu, As, Cd, Pb) through Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla) consumption in the Mostar region, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The concentrations of heavy metals in Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla) were within the permitted national limits (Cu: 1.06–2.8 mg/kg, As: 0.004–0.014 mg/kg, Cd: 0.025–0.051 mg/kg, Pb:

Keywords

Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla), heavy metals, Hazard Quotient, Estimated Daily Intake.

Hrčak ID:

350235

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/350235

Publication date:

30.12.2025.

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