Publications by authors named "Leticia Arca da Silva"
Food Res Int
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Dietary Guidelines vary by country regarding the safety of commercial baby food, prompting a study to compare commercially processed and homemade baby foods.
- The analysis included checks for nutritional content, microbiological safety, and contamination levels, revealing that commercial products generally have better macronutrient ratios and no significant microbial contamination, while homemade options showed some risks.
- Both types of baby food exhibited pesticide residues, but commercial samples were deemed safer overall, indicating the need for improved quality and further research on both commercial and homemade baby food processes.
