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Farrokhzaeh H, Ghorbani E, Hashemi H, Mohebat L, Nikaeen M, Hassanzadeh A, et al . Measuring the Used Oil Rancidity Indexes in Confectioneries and Delicatessens of the Town of Borkhar and Meymeh in Isfahan Province in 1387. HSR 2011; 6 (4)
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1- MSc, Environment Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- PhD Student, Environment Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- BS of Nutrition, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Associate Professor, Environment Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
5- Instructor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
6- BSc of Nutrition, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
7- BSc of Environmental Health, Province Health Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract:   (935 Views)
Background: Nowadays the extensive changes in lifestyle have resulted in an increase in consumption of fast food. This type of food is made by deep fat fry which may contain some toxic or unfavorable substances that have adverse effects on consumers__AWT_QUOTE__ health. The aim of this study was to determine the peroxide value, acid value and rancidity of edible oil which are used in sweets and samosah in Borkhar and Meymeh__AWT_QUOTE__s confectionery and delicatessens.   Methods: This descriptive study was carried out in all delicatessens and sweets (n=54) in Borkhar and Meymeh. The peroxide value, acid value and rancidity were determined based on national standard procedure number 4179, in the food laboratory.   Findings: The findings of this study showed that 7.4% of the tested oil has a non permissible Rancidity value. In the other word 87% of the samples were healthy.   Conclusion: These findings of the study is indicated that the oil health regulations are not exercised in Borkhar and Meymeh__AWT_QUOTE__s delicatessens and sweet shops and this can have adverse effects on the consumers__AWT_QUOTE__ health.  
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2011/03/15 | Published: 2011/03/15

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