Table 4.
Elemental concentration of macro and microelements in the oil of the babassu (A. speciosa) compared with values of the Codex Alimentarius for refined oils and Tolerable Upper Intake levels for adults (31–50 y).
| Elements | Concentration (mg/100 g) | Codex Alimentarius [22] (mg/100 g) | Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs, mg/day) [23] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macro-elements | |||
| Na | 24.35 ± 2.780 | NE | 2300 |
| K | 1.10 ± 0.012 | NE | ND |
| Ca | 4.10 ± 0.06 | NE | 2500 |
| Mg | 2.25 ± 0.014 | NE | 350 |
| P | 12.75 ± 0.440 | NE | 4000 |
| Micro-elements | |||
| Fe | 0.13 ± 0.002 | (0.15) | 45 |
| Mn | 0.13 ± 0.002 | NE | 11 |
| Ni | <LOD | NE | 1 |
| Cu | <LOD | (0.01) | 10 |
| Co | <LOD | NE | ND |
| Cr | 0.36 ± 0.011 | NE | ND |
| Se | 0.09 ± 0.008 | NE | 0.40 |
| Al | 1.03 ± 0.003 | NE | ND |
| Cd | <LOD | NE | ND |
| Mo | <LOD | NE | 2 |
| Zn | 0.45 ± 0.054 | NE | 40 |
NE—not established. ND—not determined.