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Sodium and Potassium Levels and Label Review Studies on Nigeria Spices


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1 Toxicology Unit, Dept. of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria
     

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The downturn in the Nigerian economy and the consequent liberalization of trade led to the flooding of the Nigeria market with consumables ranging from pharmaceuticals to processed foods and food additives. This downturn has changed from meat based to vegetable laden meals and artificial spices have largely replaced natural spices.
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O. E. Orisakwe
Toxicology Unit, Dept. of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria
C. E. Diaka
Toxicology Unit, Dept. of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria
G. I. Amilo
Toxicology Unit, Dept. of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria
O. J. Afonne
Toxicology Unit, Dept. of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria
C. S. Ufearo
Toxicology Unit, Dept. of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria

Abstract


The downturn in the Nigerian economy and the consequent liberalization of trade led to the flooding of the Nigeria market with consumables ranging from pharmaceuticals to processed foods and food additives. This downturn has changed from meat based to vegetable laden meals and artificial spices have largely replaced natural spices.