Cuantificación de minerales (cobre y zinc) en especies que conforman la bebida tradicional "Horchata Lojana" mediante espectrometría de emisión óptica con plasma acoplado inductivamente (ICP-OES)

Abstract

Abstract: Horchata is the traditional drink in the homes of the south of our country, it is widely consumed due to its multiple curative effects. In the present investigation, minerals (Copper and Zinc) were determinedin 25 medicinal plants and in three infusions (two commercial infusions and one herbal tea). The quantification was carried out using the technique of Optical Emission Spectrometry with Inductively Coupled Plasma, obtaining the following results: the highest and lowest concentration of Zn corresponds to: flaxseed (4.372mg/100g) and orange leaf (0.323mg/100g), respectively, while for Cu: flaxseed (1.317mg/100g) and horsetail (0.289mg/100g). Finally, the three infusions prepared Sureñita, Caserita and atado de hierbas obtained the following Zn values: 0.0412mg/100g; 0.0354mg/100g; 0.002mg/100g and Cu: 0.008mg/100g; 0.008mg/100g; 0.0008mg/100g.Thus demonstrating that the herbs and the different infusions provide adequate amounts of minerals for the correct functioning of our organism.