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Research Article
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Determination of Caffeine and Trace Minerals Contents in Soft and Energy Drinks Available in Basrah Markets
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Sarmad G. Mohammed,
Alaa G. Al-Hashimi
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Khadeeja S. Al-Hussainy
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ABSTRACT
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Ten brands of beverages (soft and energy drinks) consumed
in Basrah governorate/Iraq, were analyzed for its pH, trace minerals and caffeine
contents. The beverages included (O2, Boom Boom, Wild Tiger, Power
horse, Kalaschnikow, Pit bull, Pepsi, Mountain dew, Riviere and Barbican). Results
showed that the pH of the beverages ranged from 2.75-3.66. Iron and Calcium
were found in all beverages, Cadmium was found in (Boom Boom, Pit bull, Kalaschnikow
and Barbican). Lead was found only in O2, Power horse, Kalaschnikow
and Riviere. Manganese was found in Boom Boom, Wild Tiger, Power horse, Pit
bull and Riviere. Caffeine was found in all beverages except Riviere and Barbican,
the highest level of caffeine was in Kalaschnikow (103.13 mg/100 ml) when compared
with the other beverages.
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