Original Research Article
Concentration of Cyanide in Ripe and Fresh Cucumber (Cucumis Savitu) using Titrimetric Method
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Article Number: DRJCMS8721073594
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJCMS8721073594
ISSN: 2354-4163
Vol. 11(5), Pp. 34-39, June 2023
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Abstract
This research was conducted to determine the concentration of cyanide in ripe and fresh cucumber (cucumis savitu) using titrimetric method. The result obtained shows that ripe cucumber has the highest concentration (25.45mg) and fresh cucumber has the least concentration (15.60mg). According to world health organization (WHO) the acute lethal dose of hydrogen cyanide for human is reported to be 40-50 mg per milligram of body weight. The concentration of cyanide in both ripe and fresh cucumbers obtained from the research in safe for consumption. Higher concentration of cyanide in ripe cucumbers is likely due to moisture content and processing activities. Improved processing method is required in other to reduce the cyanide content. However, accumulation of cyanide content in the living system can lead to some health hazards such as vomiting, dizziness and miscarriages.
Keywords: Cyanide concentration, ripe and unripe fresh cucumberReceived: May 2, 2023 Accepted: May 20, 2023 Published: June 6, 2023