Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) plays an important role in food safety testing by checking the levels of metals and minerals in food.
It helps detect toxic heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic, which can be harmful to health even in small amounts. AAS can also measure essential nutrients like iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium to ensure that foods meet nutritional standards.
Food samples such as milk, vegetables, fish, meat, and grains are tested using AAS to make sure they are safe for consumption. By identifying contamination or imbalance of metals, AAS helps protect consumers, ensure product quality, and meet food safety regulations.