Salt is an excellent carrier for iodine, as it is consumed at relatively constant, well-definable levels by all people within a society, The safe dietary intake of iodine as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 100 μg day−1for infants and 150 μg day−1for adults Iodine deficiency is one of the major causes of micronutrient deficiencies in the world. About two thousand million people are suffering from iodine deficiency disorders (IDD)
Aim: The aim of our study was to determine the iodine content of different brands of edible table salts sold at the retailer level in different shopping malls in Oman.
Study Design: The study is an experimental (Iodometric Titration)cross-sectional study.
Major Objectives: (i) To find the label claim of iodine from different brands of salts through product survey approach and titrimetric method (ii) To determine the heavy metals from different brands of salts by using Atomic absorption spectra.
Research Team:
Dr. Nirmala Amaresh
Dr. Mullaicharam Bhupathyraaj
Dr. Mohammad Al Ghazali
Ms. Salha Al saltym Mr. Ali Shakarchi, Ms. Athari Almoqbali, Ms.Muzna Al Zadjali