PJS 147 No. 4
December 2018
Theoretical Risk Ranking of Commonly Consumed Processed Philippine Fish Species with and without Phosphorus-containing Additives
Maria Patricia V. Azanza, Karina Angela D. Bautista, and Vallerie B. Azarcon
Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics,
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
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ABSTRACT
A framework of theoretical calculations based on the review of published information was used to determine possible risks due to dietary phosphorus in identified commonly consumed Philippine fish species – including tilapia, milkfish, round scad, and yellowfin tuna. The reported individual consumption data and mean body weight of various age groups starting from preschool (6 mo – 5 y/o) to elderly (≥60 y/o) in the Philippines, the standardized maximum tolerable daily intake of phosphorus, and the phosphorus levels in EP of fish species were utilized to calculate worst-case scenario risk values. The background phosphorus levels of fish species were based on their corresponding reported natural mineral content, while total phosphorus content was calculated from the background phosphorus in addition to the allowable maximum guideline value for phosphorus additive in processed fish products. Theoretical results showed that all age groups are at low risk in the consumption of the identified fish species, with or without phosphorus-containing additives, based on the ranking. The study recommended the validation of the framework of calculation by its application to other food additives. A supplemental study for the validation of the background phosphorus levels in raw test fish species and the total phosphorus levels in processed products with the additive commercially sold in the market was also recommended.
INTRODUCTION
The scientific ranking of food hazards associated with human exposure per food type could usher the establishment of strategies from a well-defined starting point necessary for risk-based priority setting and proper allocation of resources strictly focused on the development of policies and actions for addressing them (EFSA 2012; Sumner & Ross 2002). Risk ranking has been reported to be the first determining step before a comprehensive risk-based surveillance should be done (Berg 2008; van Asselt et al. 2013). . . . read more
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