Determination of heavy metals in varieties of fresh and packaged fruit juices along with powdered fruit drink mixes in Kathmandu Valley

Analysis of heavy metals was performed in packaged and fresh fruit juices along with powdered drink mixes (Tangs), purchased from different stores Kathmandu Valley, using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (FAAS). Selection Fruit Juices Tangs done five fruits, viz., apple, orange, pineapple, pomegranate, mango an attempt to quantify four metals, i.e., Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe) Lead (Pb). The wet digestion technique employed for the decomposition samples. Variability concentration observed various types juices, thereby verifying that levels are dependent on fruits as well juices. mean concentrations all investigated (Fe, Pb, Mn, Zn) were below maximum permissible limit selected tangs. Irrespective or nature either tangs, studied samples safe human consumption based toxicity.