Determination of some heavy metals in baked beans

Abstract

This study aim to determine the level of some heavy metals in baked bean samples in Maiduguri metropolis Borno State, Sample collection and preparation were carried out using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (A.A.S). The concentration of all the metals studied was observed to be present in tolerable levels lower than the maximum tolerated limit as given by World Health Organization (WHO). Based on the research findings the baked beans samples studied are safe for human consumption.