Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation
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Resumo: | Introduction: Himalayan pink salt has stood out in the Brazilian market for its attractive colors, in addition to appeals to the consumer that highlight it as a “more natural” product and with a great diversity of minerals as it is a rock salt. The iodine content in pink salt consumed in the country is still little discussed, but vital to keep Iodine Deficiency Disorders (DDIs) under control. Objective: Evaluate Himalayan pink salt samples for iodine contents,presence of artificial colorants and labeling. Method: Seventy-one samples from thirteen cities of the São Paulo State were analyzed for determination of iodine added as iodate, qualitative testing colorants, and labeling evaluation based on Brazilian legislation. Results: A high rate of unsatisfactory iodine content was found (56%), even higher in salts sold in bulk (74%). It was found that among the unsatisfactory samples, the highest percentage of inadequacy (28%) was the absence of iodine, exposing the consumers of this product at risk for DDIs. The mostfrequent labeling irregularity was the absence of iodine declaration (46%), with contradictions between label declaration and effective presence evaluated analytically. Unforeseen (27%) or superlative (14%) quality expressions were verified, as well as claims not supported by scientificstudies, such as 60% reduction in sodium and presence of 84 minerals. No sample showed colorants addition. Conclusions: Himalayan pink salt samples analyzed showed important irregularities for health of the population, especially regarding the iodine content, but also labeling inaccuracies that compromise access to correct information about the product. |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluationSal rosa do Himalaia: determinação do teor de iodo, pesquisa de corantes e avaliação da rotulagemCloreto de SódioIodaçãoLegislaçãoDeficiência de IodoVigilância SanitáriaSodium ChlorideIodinationLegislationIodine Deficiency Introduction: Himalayan pink salt has stood out in the Brazilian market for its attractive colors, in addition to appeals to the consumer that highlight it as a “more natural” product and with a great diversity of minerals as it is a rock salt. The iodine content in pink salt consumed in the country is still little discussed, but vital to keep Iodine Deficiency Disorders (DDIs) under control. Objective: Evaluate Himalayan pink salt samples for iodine contents,presence of artificial colorants and labeling. Method: Seventy-one samples from thirteen cities of the São Paulo State were analyzed for determination of iodine added as iodate, qualitative testing colorants, and labeling evaluation based on Brazilian legislation. Results: A high rate of unsatisfactory iodine content was found (56%), even higher in salts sold in bulk (74%). It was found that among the unsatisfactory samples, the highest percentage of inadequacy (28%) was the absence of iodine, exposing the consumers of this product at risk for DDIs. The mostfrequent labeling irregularity was the absence of iodine declaration (46%), with contradictions between label declaration and effective presence evaluated analytically. Unforeseen (27%) or superlative (14%) quality expressions were verified, as well as claims not supported by scientificstudies, such as 60% reduction in sodium and presence of 84 minerals. No sample showed colorants addition. Conclusions: Himalayan pink salt samples analyzed showed important irregularities for health of the population, especially regarding the iodine content, but also labeling inaccuracies that compromise access to correct information about the product.Introdução: O sal rosa do Himalaia tem se destacado no mercado brasileiro por sua coloração atrativa, além dos apelos ao consumidor que o destacam como um produto “mais natural” e com grande diversidade de minerais por ser um sal de rocha. O teor de iodo no sal rosa consumido no país ainda é pouco discutido, mas vital para manter sob controle os distúrbios por deficiência de iodo (DDI). Objetivo: Avaliar amostras de sal rosa do Himalaia quanto aos teores de iodo, à presença de corantes e à rotulagem. Método: Foram analisadas 71 amostras em 13 cidades do estado de São Paulo para determinação de iodo adicionado na forma de iodato, prova qualitativa para corantes artificiais e avaliação da rotulagem com base na legislação brasileira. Resultados: Um elevado índice de insatisfatoriedade dos teores de iodo foi encontrado (56%) e um percentual ainda maior nos sais comercializados a granel (74%). Verificou-se que, dentre as amostras insatisfatórias, o maior percentual de inadequação (28%) foi a ausência de iodo, colocando a população consumidora deste produto em risco para as DDI. A irregularidade de rotulagem mais encontrada foi a ausência da declaração da adição de iodo (46%), com contradições entre a declaração no rótulo e a efetiva presença avaliada analiticamente. Foram verificadas expressões de qualidade não previstas (27%) ou superlativas (14%), assim como alegações não comprovadas por estudos científicos, como a redução de 60% de sódio e a presença de 84 minerais. Nenhuma amostra apresentou adição de corante. Conclusões: O sal rosa do Himalaia analisado apresentou irregularidades importantes para a saúde da população, em especial quanto ao teor de iodo, mas também não conformidades de rotulagem que comprometem o acesso à informação correta sobre o produto.Instituto Nacional de Controle de Qualidade em Saúde2022-08-31info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion"Peer-reviewed article""Artículo revisado por pares""Artigo avaliado pelos pares"application/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/199410.22239/2317-269x.01994Health Surveillance under Debate: Society, Science & Technology ; Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022): August; 79-86Vigilancia en Salud en Debate: Sociedad, Ciencia y Tecnología; Vol. 10 Núm. 3 (2022): Agosto; 79-86Vigil Sanit Debate, Rio de Janeiro; v. 10 n. 3 (2022): Agosto; 79-862317-269Xreponame:Vigilância Sanitária em Debateinstname:Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)instacron:FIOCRUZporenghttps://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/1994/1443https://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/1994/1479Copyright (c) 2022 Marcia Regina Pennacino do Amaral-Mello, Jamila Barbosa, Nelson Aranha Dias, Roberta Franceze Paiva Martins , Regina Sorrentino Minazzi-Rodrigues https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMello, Marcia Regina Pennacino do AmaralBarbosa, Jamila Dias, Nelson AranhaMartins , Roberta Franceze PaivaRodrigues , Regina Sorrentino Minazzi2023-06-27T15:15:33Zoai:ojs.visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br:article/1994Revistahttps://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebatePUBhttps://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/oaiincqs.visaemdebate@fiocruz.br || gisele.neves@fiocruz.br2317-269X2317-269Xopendoar:2023-06-27T15:15:33Vigilância Sanitária em Debate - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)false |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation Sal rosa do Himalaia: determinação do teor de iodo, pesquisa de corantes e avaliação da rotulagem |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation Mello, Marcia Regina Pennacino do Amaral Cloreto de Sódio Iodação Legislação Deficiência de Iodo Vigilância Sanitária Sodium Chloride Iodination Legislation Iodine Deficiency |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation |
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Himalayan pink salt: iodine, colorants research and labeling evaluation |
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Mello, Marcia Regina Pennacino do Amaral |
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Mello, Marcia Regina Pennacino do Amaral Barbosa, Jamila Dias, Nelson Aranha Martins , Roberta Franceze Paiva Rodrigues , Regina Sorrentino Minazzi |
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Barbosa, Jamila Dias, Nelson Aranha Martins , Roberta Franceze Paiva Rodrigues , Regina Sorrentino Minazzi |
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Mello, Marcia Regina Pennacino do Amaral Barbosa, Jamila Dias, Nelson Aranha Martins , Roberta Franceze Paiva Rodrigues , Regina Sorrentino Minazzi |
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Cloreto de Sódio Iodação Legislação Deficiência de Iodo Vigilância Sanitária Sodium Chloride Iodination Legislation Iodine Deficiency |
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Cloreto de Sódio Iodação Legislação Deficiência de Iodo Vigilância Sanitária Sodium Chloride Iodination Legislation Iodine Deficiency |
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Introduction: Himalayan pink salt has stood out in the Brazilian market for its attractive colors, in addition to appeals to the consumer that highlight it as a “more natural” product and with a great diversity of minerals as it is a rock salt. The iodine content in pink salt consumed in the country is still little discussed, but vital to keep Iodine Deficiency Disorders (DDIs) under control. Objective: Evaluate Himalayan pink salt samples for iodine contents,presence of artificial colorants and labeling. Method: Seventy-one samples from thirteen cities of the São Paulo State were analyzed for determination of iodine added as iodate, qualitative testing colorants, and labeling evaluation based on Brazilian legislation. Results: A high rate of unsatisfactory iodine content was found (56%), even higher in salts sold in bulk (74%). It was found that among the unsatisfactory samples, the highest percentage of inadequacy (28%) was the absence of iodine, exposing the consumers of this product at risk for DDIs. The mostfrequent labeling irregularity was the absence of iodine declaration (46%), with contradictions between label declaration and effective presence evaluated analytically. Unforeseen (27%) or superlative (14%) quality expressions were verified, as well as claims not supported by scientificstudies, such as 60% reduction in sodium and presence of 84 minerals. No sample showed colorants addition. Conclusions: Himalayan pink salt samples analyzed showed important irregularities for health of the population, especially regarding the iodine content, but also labeling inaccuracies that compromise access to correct information about the product. |
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Health Surveillance under Debate: Society, Science & Technology ; Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022): August; 79-86 Vigilancia en Salud en Debate: Sociedad, Ciencia y Tecnología; Vol. 10 Núm. 3 (2022): Agosto; 79-86 Vigil Sanit Debate, Rio de Janeiro; v. 10 n. 3 (2022): Agosto; 79-86 2317-269X reponame:Vigilância Sanitária em Debate instname:Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) instacron:FIOCRUZ |
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