[The hygienic evaluation of potato treated with the preparation Polikar made from the byproducts of soda manufacture]

Vopr Pitan. 1990 Mar-Apr:(2):74-7.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

It has been shown that Polycar prepared from sodium carbonate byproducts, intended for the treatment of potatoes before its storage, makes for an increase in solanine content, and a decrease in the level of ascorbic acid in potato. Such potato produces a toxic effect on the rat body. A conclusion has been made that Polycar could not be used as an agent for potato treatment.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcium Carbonate / pharmacology*
  • Calcium Carbonate / toxicity
  • Calcium Hydroxide / pharmacology*
  • Calcium Hydroxide / toxicity
  • Drug Combinations
  • Female
  • Food Preservatives / pharmacology*
  • Food Preservatives / toxicity
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Solanum tuberosum / analysis
  • Solanum tuberosum / drug effects*
  • Solanum tuberosum / toxicity
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Food Preservatives
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Calcium Hydroxide