Determination of Heavy Metals in Cacao Beans Produced in Zamboanga Peninsula
DOST Region IX
Local GIA
DOST-IX
The main objective of this study is to determine the levels of the selected metals, lead, cadmium, copper and arsenic in cacao beans from selected farms in Zamboanga Peninsula.
- The study will established baseline data as to the heavy metal content for selected cacao bean produced in Zamboanga Peninsula.
- Provide cacao growers information if their product conforms to requirements.
Sonora L. Buñag
Sonora L. Buñag,Janice T. Ong,Ellysa Mae A. Pendergat,Noel T. Arquiza