Estimating daily intakes of toxic metals and essential elements from infant formula, gruel, porridge and ready-to-eat baby food

Food Chemistry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Klara Gustin, Mercedes Trask, Helena Bjermo, Michael Levi, Sanna Lignell, Marie Vahter, Maria J. Kippler
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148337
Cited by: 1
References: 56

Abstract

The commercial production of infant food is undergoing rapid development, but control is limited. This study measured several toxic and essential elements in 77 food products intended for infants (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Heavy metals in environment Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Arsenic contamination and mitigation

Publication details

Journal / source
Food Chemistry
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
509
Pages
148337–148337
Publication date
19 February 2026
Language
EN