Dietary exposure of children and teenagers to benzoates, sulphites, butylhydroxyanisol (BHA) and butylhydroxytoluen (BHT) in Beirut (Lebanon)

摘要: The acceptable daily intake (ADI) for a considered chemical is by definition the amount of that substance which can be ingested every day during life time without appreciable health risk. theoretical risk exceeding ADI benzoates, sulphites, butylhydroxyanisol (BHA) and butylhydroxytoluen (BHT) has often been examined on basis worst case scenario. aim this paper to assess actual food additives listed above group Lebanese population (students aged between 9 18 years old) likely highly exposed through consumption processed foods. Dietary exposure was obtained combining data with levels determined analysis. Food products available in Lebanon containing added BHA BHT were identified. Overall 420 samples foods beverages analysed. determination residue carried out according official methods adopted "Lebanese Institute agronomic research" (IRAL) as consumed. could exceeded sulphites fraction population, particular within children 9-13 old. Among all additive-containing foods, highest contributors were: soft drinks benzoates intake, nuts canned juices bread biscuits chewing gum intake.