Heavy metals - environmental contaminants and their occurrence in different types of milk

Authors

  • M. TUNEGOVÁ
  • R. TOMAN
  • V. TANČIN

Keywords:

heavy metals, toxic elements, contaminants, milk

Abstract

The aim of this review is to summarize the findings about heavy metals and their effects on animal organism and to describe a source of contamination and inputs of heavy metals into food chain. Furthermore, the comparison of the occurrence of selected heavy metals in different types of milk on the basis of previous studies has been made. Based on available information and according to level of contamination, we want to draw an attention to suitability of using milk for further processing in selected areas of the world.

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Published

2016-09-30

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Reviews

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