Nitrate and nitrite content in organically cultivated vegetables

The nitrate and nitrite content of leaf vegetables (Swiss chard, sea beet, spinach and cabbage), “inflorescence” vegetables (cauliflower) and fruit vegetables (eggplant and vegetable marrow) grown with organic fertilizers have been determined by a modified cadmium–Griess method. Samples were purchased from organic food stores as well as collected directly from an organic farm in Madrid (Spain). Nitrate levels were much higher in the leaf vegetables (especially Swiss chard species; average over the different samples and species of 2778.6 ± 1474.7 mg kg^{? 1}) than in inflorescence or fruit products (mean values between 50.2 ± 52.6 and 183.9 ± 233.6 mg kg^{? 1}). Following Swiss chard species, spinach (1349.8 ± 1045.5 mg kg^{? 1}) showed the highest nitrate content, and nitrite was found above the limit of detection in some samples only (spinach, 4.6 ± 1.0 mg kg^{? 1}; sea beet, 4.2 ± 0.7 mg kg^{? 1} and Swiss chard, 1.2 ± 0.4 mg kg^{? 1}). Some vegetables (spinach, cabbage and eggplant) had lower nitrate content in the samples harvested in summer, showing the influence of climatic conditions on the nitrate levels in a plant. The samples taken directly from the organic farm, with the exception of eggplant, had higher or slightly higher average nitrate values than samples purchased in the organic food stores, ranging from 117 to 1077%.     

冷藏对蔬菜中亚硝酸盐及硝酸盐含量的影响

目的 探索冰箱冷藏(4℃)条件下蔬菜中硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐含量随时间的变化,对冷藏食品的安全性进行评价.方法 分别采用重氮偶合分光光度法和麝香草酚分光光度法对生菜、菠菜、油麦菜及苦苣4种常用蔬菜在冷藏条件下其亚硝酸盐及硝酸盐的含量变化进行测定.结果 1～4d内,生菜、苦苣中的亚硝酸盐含量随着时间的延长逐渐增加;菠菜、油麦菜中亚硝酸盐含量分别在第2天和第3天达到最大,之后逐渐降低,而菠菜中亚硝酸盐含量在第4天又出现上升趋势.4种蔬菜中亚硝酸盐含量4d中最大值仅为0.419 4 mg/kg(生菜),均＜4 mg/kg的限量值.苦苣和油麦菜中硝酸盐含量在1～4d内逐渐上升.菠菜中硝酸盐含量第2天达到418.48 mg/kg,之后又降低至20.83 mg/kg.生菜中硝酸盐含量在第3天达到最大值317.26 mg/kg,之后逐渐下降,但均在安全范围内(432 mg/kg).结论 在4℃下冷藏4d后,4种常见蔬菜均可安全食用.可见,冷藏能有效减缓亚硝酸盐和硝酸盐含量的升高.     

蔬菜在冷藏条件下亚硝酸盐含量的变化

将常见的5种蔬菜于相同冷藏条件下储存11天,每2天测定1次亚硝酸盐含量,观察其变化规律。结果发现,虽然不同蔬菜在相同冷藏条件下产生的亚硝酸盐含量不同,但都遵循冷藏时间越长亚硝酸盐的含量就越高这个规律。     

Nitrate and nitrite in fresh vegetables from queensland

Vegetables were collected near peak harvest from the main production regions in Queensland and were analysed for residues of nitrate and nitrite. A small sample of hydroponic produce was also included in the survey. Nitrite-N from 1 to 4 mg kg^-1 was found only in dwarf beans and in lettuces. Levels of nitrate in potatoes, cabbages and beets were higher than those reported in other surveys and exceeded threshold limits set in one other country. The median nitrate-N concentration measured in hydroponic lettuce (465 mg kg^-1 nitrate-N) was more than twice the median concentration for field-grown lettuce. Poor correlation between total N and nitrate in vegetables raises doubts about the use of total N alone as an indicator of N status.     

A survey of nitrate and nitrite content of fruit and vegetables grown in Slovenia during 1996-2002

Monitoring of nitrate (NO₃^-) and nitrite (NO₂^-) content in agricultural products in Slovenia has been carried out since 1996. The results of monitoring over the period 1996-2002 are presented. During this time 924 samples of 14 different agricultural products (potato, lettuce, apples, carrot, silage maize, cabbage, grapes, peaches, string beans, cereals, pears, cucumbers, strawberries and tomato) were analysed. The samples were taken at the time of maturity directly from growing sites and they were analysed using segmented flow analysis. The average nitrate contents were the highest in lettuce (1074 mg kg^-1), cabbage (881 mg kg^-1), string beans (298 mg kg^-1) and carrot (264 mg kg^-1), and they were moderately high in potato (158 mg kg^-1), silage maize (122 mg kg^-1), strawberries (94 mg kg^-1), cucumbers (93 mg kg^-1) and cereals (49 mg kg^-1). Low nitrate contents (below 6 mg kg^-1) were found in fruit (grapes, peaches, apples and pears) and tomato. With the exception of cereals (8.9 mg kg^-1), apples (1.5 mg kg^-1), potato (1.2 mg kg^-1) and pears (1.0 mg kg^-1) the content of nitrites did not exceed 0.5 mg kg^-1. It may be concluded that the results of the monitoring were in most cases similar to the results of investigations obtained in other countries.     

Dietary exposure of Hong Kong adults to nitrate and nitrite from vegetable intake

The aim of this study was to assess the dietary exposure of adults in Hong Kong to nitrate and nitrite from vegetables. If all vegetables consumed were raw, the dietary exposure to nitrate for average consumers was estimated to be 4.4?mg?kg^?1 body weight (bw)?day^?1 and, for high consumers, was estimated to be 13?mg?kg^?1?bw?day^?1, which is about 120 and 350% of acceptable daily intake (ADI), respectively. If all vegetables consumed were cooked, the dietary exposure to nitrate from vegetables for the average adult consumer was estimated to be 3.5?mg?kg^?1?bw?day^?1 and, for high consumer, was estimated to be 10?mg?kg^?1?bw?day^?1, which is about 95 and 270% of ADI, respectively. On the other hand, the dietary exposure to nitrite from vegetables for average and high consumers were well below the ADI.     

Nitrate and nitrite levels in commonly consumed vegetables in Hong Kong

Levels of nitrate and nitrite in 73 different vegetables, a total of 708 individual samples grouped into leafy, legumes, root and tuber, and fruiting vegetables, which are traded mainly in Hong Kong, were measured. Where available, five samples of each vegetable type were purchased from different commercial outlets during the winter of 2008 and summer of 2009. Levels of nitrate and nitrite were determined by ion chromatography and flow injection analysis, respectively. Nitrate and nitrite levels of all samples ranged <4–6300 and <0.8–9.0 mg?kg^?1, respectively. Nitrate concentrations for the different groups, in descending order, were leafy?>?root and tuber?>?fruiting and legume vegetables. More than 80% of vegetables had mean nitrate concentrations less than 2000?mg?kg^?1, but mean nitrate concentrations of three types of leafy vegetables, namely Chinese spinach, Shanghai cabbage and Chinese white cabbage, were >3500?mg?kg^?1. On the other hand, nitrite concentrations were generally low –?<1?mg?kg^?1 on average. Nitrate in vegetables (i.e. Chinese flowering cabbage, Chinese spinach and celery) can be reduced significantly (12–31%) after blanching for 1–3?min, but not after soaking.     

不同烹饪加工豇豆在冷藏过程中亚硝酸盐含量及抗氧化性能的变化

研究了水煮、蒸和油炸3种烹饪加工豇豆在4℃冷藏过程中亚硝酸盐含量及抗氧化性能的变化。采用福林酚法和TEAC法分别测定了不同烹饪加工豇豆提取物的多酚含量和抗氧化能力。结果表明:烹饪加工豇豆的亚硝酸盐含量显著高于新鲜豇豆;在冷藏过程中亚硝酸盐含量均先升后降,在贮藏第3天时,含量最高。在整个贮藏过程中,水煮豇豆的亚硝酸盐含量均显著高于其他组的。豇豆经烹饪加工后,其游离酚含量显著下降,其中油炸豇豆下降最显著,蒸豇豆下降最少。经蒸和油炸后豇豆的结合酚含量显著增加,其中油炸后增加的量更多,而水煮后结合酚含量则显著下降。随着贮藏时间的延长,不同烹饪加工豇豆的游离酚含量均显示出先增加后下降的趋势,而结合酚含量则显著下降。总抗氧化能力与多酚含量变化趋势比较相似,它们之间存在高度相关性。     

A survey of nitrate and oxalate content in fresh vegetables

A survey of nitrate and oxalate ((COO⁻)₂) content in fresh vegetables was conducted in Bari (Italy) over 15 months (from March 1994 to May 1995). A total of 327 samples (edible portions and related sub-samples) were taken from 26 different vegetable types on the wholesale fruit and vegetable market. The data revealed that leaf vegetables (namely rocket, celery, parsley and spinach) contained higher levels of nitrate than bulb, root, shoot, inflorescence and tuber vegetables. Higher oxalate levels were found in spinach and Swiss chard. Based on consumption data for the whole population provided by the National Institute of Nutrition, daily nitrate intake from vegetables was calculated to be 71 mg. Over 30% of nitrate intake was derived from the consumption of lettuce and Swiss chard. © 1999 Society of Chemical Industry     

蔬菜中亚硝酸盐和硝酸盐检测技术研究进展

硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐广泛存在于人们的生活中,人体外源性硝酸盐的摄入大多来自蔬菜。硝酸盐对人体没有直接危害,但它可以在人体内的酶和微生物的作用下转化为有毒的亚硝酸盐,使血液的输氧能力下降,导致高铁血红高蛋白症。蔬菜在人们的日常膳食中占据重要的地位,检测蔬菜中的硝酸盐含量具有重要的现实意义。本研究对蔬菜中硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐的检测技术进展进行了概述和比较,以期为蔬菜中硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐的检测及快速检测技术的发展提供基础参考。     

Effect of nitrate/nitrite on the quality of sausage (sucuk) during ripening and storage

The effects of nitrate/nitrite on the microbial and chemical properties and sensory quality of Turkish‐style sausage (sucuk) were investigated during 15 days of ripening and 45 days of storage. Aerobic plate count, mould and yeast count, pH, 2‐thiobarbituric acid value, residual nitrite level, nitrosomyoglobin conversion and sensory characteristics (flavour, colour and cutting scores) were monitored. Aerobic plate count increased (P < 0.05) during the first 8 days of ripening and decreased (P < 0.05) during further ripening and storage. Mould and yeast count increased (P < 0.05) during the first 4 days of ripening and decreased (P < 0.05) during further ripening and storage. Overall sensory quality increased (P < 0.05) during the first 12 days of ripening and decreased (P < 0.05) during further ripening and storage. Increasing the nitrate/nitrite concentration increased (P < 0.05) the overall sensory quality. During the first 4 days of ripening, the pH of all sausages decreased (P < 0.05) from 5.98 to 4.53–4.81, owing to the action of lactic acid bacteria. Residual nitrite level decreased (P < 0.05) sharply during the first 8 days of ripening, from 150 to about 2 mg kg^?1 in sausage samples B3 (prepared with 150 mg kg^?1 nitrite, 300 mg kg^?1 nitrate and starter culture) and from 75 to about 1 mg kg^?1 in samples B2 (prepared with 75 mg kg^?1 nitrite, 150 mg kg^?1 nitrate and starter culture). The conversion of haem pigments to nitrosomyoglobin increased (P < 0.05) during the first 12 days of ripening and decreased (P < 0.05) during further ripening and storage. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

蔬菜中硝酸盐与亚硝酸盐的积累规律与控制方法

目前对蔬菜生产和加工中硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐的形成积累规律还缺乏清楚的认识和理解,对蔬菜中硝酸盐含量也没有系统的控制方法。文章对蔬菜,特别是叶类蔬菜中硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐的积累规律和控制方法进行了综述,以指导无公害蔬菜的生产。     

Estimated dietary intake of nitrite and nitrate in Swedish children

This study examines the intake of nitrate and nitrite in Swedish children. Daily intake estimates were based on a nationwide food consumption survey (4-day food diary) and nitrite/nitrate content in various foodstuffs. The mean intake of nitrite from cured meat among 2259 children studied was 0.013, 0.010 and 0.007?mg?kg^?1?body?weight?day^?1 in age groups 4, 8–9 and 11–12 years, respectively. Among these age groups, three individuals (0.1% of the studied children) exceeded the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0.07?mg?nitrite?kg^?1 body weight?day^?1. The mean intake of nitrate from vegetables, fruit, cured meat and water was 0.84, 0.68 and 0.45?mg?kg^?1 body weight?day^?1 for children aged 4, 8–9 and 11–12 years, respectively. No individual exceeded the ADI of 3.7?mg?nitrate?kg^?1 body weight?day^?1. However, when the total nitrite intake was estimated, including an estimated 5% endogenous conversion of nitrate to nitrite, approximately 12% of the 4-year-old children exceeded the nitrite ADI. Thus, the intake of nitrite in Swedish children may be a concern for young age groups when endogenous nitrite conversion is included in the intake estimates.     

贮存条件对蔬菜及其食品中硝酸盐、亚硝酸盐含量的影响

对不同温度、容器等贮存条件下蔬菜及菜汤中NO3-和NO2-含量状况的研究。结果表明:不论是在新鲜蔬菜还是菜汤中,这两种有害物质的含量均随贮存温度的升高而相应增加,且含盐菜汤中的含量高于无盐菜汤;在同种温度条件下,3种不同质地容器贮存的菜汤中NO3-特别是NO2-的含量差异较大,均为铝容器>不锈钢容器>铁容器。     

酱腌菜类食品中亚硝酸盐暴露水平检测

利用GDYQ-901SC亚硝酸盐快速检测仪对哈尔滨市市售的5类，40种酱腌菜类食品中亚硝酸盐暴露水平进行抽样检测。检测结果表明：哈尔滨市市售酱腌菜类食品中亚硝酸盐暴露水平基本符合食品卫生标准。萝卜类和黄瓜类酱腌菜合格率为87．50％；榨菜类和白菜类酱腌菜合格率100％。杂类酱腌菜亚硝酸盐的检出率和超标率比较严重，合格率为75．00％。农贸市场或小型超市、仓买销售的酱腌菜类食品，散装酱腌菜食品质量令人担忧。     

不同生长发育阶段三种野菜中硝酸盐、亚硝酸盐及Vc的含量

测定菜蕨、刺苋、苣荬菜等3种野菜不同发育阶段叶中的硝酸盐、亚硝酸盐和Vc的含量,实验结果分析可知:提琴头期、幼叶期、成熟叶期的菜蕨和幼苗期、营养生长期、果期的苣荬菜为一级蔬菜,可生食、盐渍和熟食;半成熟叶期的菜蕨、初花期的苣荬菜为二级蔬菜,不可生食,可盐渍和熟食;盛花期的苣荬菜,幼苗期、营养生长期、初花期和果期的刺苋属于三级蔬菜,不可生食、盐渍,可熟食;初果期(盛花期)的刺苋属于四级蔬菜,应避免食用或限量熟食。     

Changes in post-harvest phytochemical qualities of broccoli florets during ambient and refrigerated storage

The effect of ambient and refrigerated storage temperature on post-harvest phytochemical qualities of broccoli florets was investigated during storage. Fresh broccoli florets were packed in polypropylene (PP) micro-perforated film bags and stored, under open ambient storage conditions (15 ± 1 °C, 55 ± 2% RH), and laboratory refrigerated storage (4 ± 0.5 °C, 50 ± 2% RH) for a total period of 144 h. Quality of broccoli florets was evaluated in terms of physiological weight loss (PLW), ascorbic acid content, chlorophyll content, β-carotene and total antioxidant activity. Samples packed in PP micro-perforated film showed significantly (P < 0.05) lower losses of PLW, ascorbic acid, chlorophyll, β-carotene and total antioxidant activity (5.51%, 4.53%, 18.9%, 4.04% and 16.4%, respectively), during storage for up to 144 h under refrigerated conditions. For better phytochemical retention, the broccoli florets should be packed in PP micro-perforated film bags and stored under refrigerated conditions.     

不同条件下辣椒发酵过程硝酸还原酶活性和亚硝酸盐含量变化

该试验以线辣椒为原料,研究了不同温度、食盐浓度及陈菜汁含量下发酵汁的pH值、发酵辣椒中硝酸还原酶活性及亚硝酸盐含量的变化。结果表明,pH值在发酵过程中先迅速下降后趋于平稳,而且低pH值能促使亚硝酸盐的降解;硝酸还原酶活性和亚硝酸盐含量的变化趋势基本一致,即随着发酵时间的延长先逐渐增大,出现峰值后迅速下降到较低水平;在发酵温度为25℃～30℃,食盐浓度为3%～5%,接种20%的陈菜汁条件下,硝酸还原酶活性和亚硝酸盐含量均较低。     

不同贮藏条件下白菜中亚硝酸盐含量的研究

以室温、冰箱、添加不同量（0g／100mL、2g／100mL、4g/100mL、6g／100mL、8g/100mL）绵白糖发酵为贮藏条件,研究不同贮藏条件、不同时间下,白菜中亚硝酸盐含量的变化,探究适宜贮藏条件。结果表明：室温、冰箱贮藏条件下,白菜中亚硝酸盐含量始终低于ADI值,相同时间下两者差异不显著。发酵条件下,各处理均出现“亚硝峰”,2d时亚硝酸盐含量均高于ADI值;8d时,亚硝酸盐含量均低于ADI值。4g／100mL、6g/100mL、8g,100mL糖添加量发酵条件下,“亚硝峰”比自然发酵、2g／100mL加糖发酵的提前出现,且相同时间下加糖量4g/100mL的亚硝酸盐含量最低。依据亚硝酸盐含量的变化情况表明,短期贮藏（2d内）以冰箱为宜,长期贮藏（多于8d）以发酵为宜,加糖发酵以4g／100mL绵白糖加入量为佳。     

密闭气体环境对夏菠菜硝酸盐、亚硝酸盐及贮藏品质的影响

以菠菜为实验材料,研究低温贮藏条件下(4℃)密闭气体环境对菠菜贮藏品质,尤其对硝酸盐、亚硝酸盐及硝酸还原酶等酶活性的影响。结果表明:与对照(非密闭环境)相比,低温密闭气体环境可显著减缓菠菜可溶性固形物、VC、叶绿素等贮藏品质的下降,维持菠菜较高的硝酸还原酶(NR)活性和抗逆酶活性(SOD、POD、CAT),抑制丙二醛的产生,贮藏8d硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐分别为1318.44、0.42mg/kg,较对照分别降低了31.96%、26.19%,实验表明低温密闭气体环境有效降低了硝酸盐和亚硝酸盐的累积,提升了菠菜的安全贮运品质。