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Concentration and health risk assessment of melamine in commercial citrus juices

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Melamine contamination in food poses significant health risks including kidney stones, renal failure, making it a critical food safety concern. This study investigated the presence of melamine contamination in commercial citrus juices and its exposure through citrus juice. Samples were selected from different packaging. Melamine concentrations in commercial juice samples varied significantly, ranging from 1.732 mg/L in lemon juice to 31 mg/L in orange juice. The highest levels were found in products packaged in cardboard packaging. However, the risk assessment did not identify any risk for different ages. But, these findings highlight the need to monitor melamine levels in commercial juices. • Melamine detected in citrus-based fruit juice samples. • Melamine was higher in orange juice than lemon juice. • There is a correlation between the type of packaging and the amount of melamine in fruit juice.

Source: Food Chemistry X

DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2025.102254

Authors: Marzieh Rashedinia, Behrouz Akbari-Adergani, Parisa Shavali-gilani, Razieh Noroozi, Mehdi Fathollahi, Parisa Sadighara

Institutions: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Melamine detection and toxicity

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,330