Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Curcumin Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Curcumin

 

• E. Islas-Ortiz
  Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM; Master’s and Doctoral Program in Chemical Sciences, UNAM University Cd., México-04510, D. F. México
• E. O. Reyes-Salas
  Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM
• A. Negrón-Mendoza
  Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM
• A. L. Meléndez-López
  Institute of Geology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM
• G. Reyes-García
  Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM; Master’s and Doctoral Program in Chemical Sciences, UNAM University Cd., México-04510, D. F. México
• J. A. Cruz- Castañeda
  Institute of Nuclear Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM
• E. Madrigal-Lagunas
  Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, UNAM

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15415/jnp.2020.72012

Keywords: Electrochemical, Curcumin, Gamma Irradiation

Abstract

In this study, remnants concentrations of curcumin in Curcuma longa (organic turmeric powder) were determined after it was exposed to irradiation doses of 1, 2 and 3 kGy. Curcumin analysis was performed using the analyte-sensitive impulse differential polarography technique (LOD: 0.621 ppm and LOQ: 2.130 ppm). The results obtained showed a decreasing concentration of curcumin as a function of the irradiation dose. This reduction is low in terms of affecting the product’s quality with respect to its concentration.

 

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Issue

Vol 7 No 2 (2020): Special Issue 

 

 

How to Cite

E. Islas-Ortiz; E. O. Reyes-Salas; A. Negrón-Mendoza; A. L. Meléndez-López; G. Reyes-García; J. A. Cruz- Castañeda; E. Madrigal-Lagunas. Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Curcumin. J. Nucl. Phy. Mat. Sci. Rad. A. 2020, 7, 103-107.