Minor and Toxic Element Content in Edible Mushrooms

Minor and toxic elements in edible mushrooms are cultivated residential areas of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd). Metals will be dangerous if they enter the body's metabolism amounts that exceed specified threshold.The purpose this study was to determine levels minor consumption mushrooms. This research conducted analyze metals using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The samples used were usually consumed by public, namely, Pleurotus osteratus Auricularia auricula-judae. method is descriptive quantitative, namely metal results showed highest Zn 131.34 mg/kg auricula-judae 74.5 mg/kg. Toxic Cd 0.547 While Cu Pb analysis still within maximum limit. each sample exceeded limit according Decree Directorate General POM No. 03725/B/SK/VII/89 Indonesian National Standard SNI 7387:2009.