Table 5 Above the acceptable limits for each element by international organizations (FAO/WHO/EUCodexs/FDA) and especially the comparison with element parameters for 13 honey samples for adult32,35,36,41.

From: Comparing cappadocia honey samples for elements level

Elements

Samples

Above the acceptable limits [ppm]

Limits [ppm] (FAO/WHO/EUCodexs/FDA)

ADI [mg/day]

Cr

n/a

n/a

< 10

0.1

Mn

n/a

n/a

< 20

300

Fe

n/a

n/a

< 15

15

Zn

Honey 8

6.883 ± 0.013

< 5

15

Sr

n/a

n/a

< 3.5

0.4–3.5

Cd

Honey 6

Honey 12

0.076±0.001

0.186±0.001

< 0.05

0.01–0.05

Pb

Honey 6

Honey 12

1.565±0.007

2.566 ± 0.039

< 1

1–2

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