Evaluation of irregularly manufactured garrafadas and syrups seized in the state of Amapá, Brazil

Introduction: The garrafadas, mixtures of plants with medicinal purposes conveyed in alcoholic beverages, do not have regulation and, for being presented many therapeutic indications and no contraindication, they can be risky the population. Methods: For this reason, objective study was to evaluate Brix degree°, presence pathogenic microorganisms, analyze chemical characteristics pH mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) label syrup samples garrafadas suspicious adulteration seized by police. Results: degree Brix° value within standards. analysis syrups obtained acid values, which cause instability on components. Through spectrometry, it possible detect some fragments compounds related described labels, synthetic chemicals or drugs abuse were found. result microbiological evaluation detected Staphylococcus spp. 4 samples, 2 syrups, fungus growth occurred, beeing fungi limits established Farmacopeia Brasileira microorganism. In only four twelve evaluated, substances labels packages most them made up sugars only. Conclusions: Based results found, these products are safe consumers, as there is way guarantee their safety efficacy.