From: Level of heavy metals in sliced watermelon fruits in selected markets in Akure, Nigeria
Vendors | Nickel | Chromium | Copper | Lead | Cadmium |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 1.21 ± 0.02e | 0.11 ± 0.02c | 0.07 ± 0.01a | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.00 ± 0.00a |
B | 1.29 ± 0.01f | 0.04 ± 0.01ab | 0.09 ± 0.01a | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.00 ± 0.00a |
C | 0.37 ± 0.01b | 0.07 ± 0.03bc | 0.11 ± 0.00a | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.00 ± 0.00a |
D | 0.72 ± 0.01d | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.07 ± 0.02a | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.00 ± 0.00a |
E | 0.46 ± 0.03c | 0.21 ± 0.03d | 0.07 ± 0.01a | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.00 ± 0.00a |
F | 1.41 ± 0.03g | 0.23 ± 0.01d | 0.09 ± 0.03a | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.00 ± 0.00a |
Control | 0.27 ± 0.01a | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.08 ± 0.01a | 0.00 ± 0.00a | 0.00 ± 0.00a |