Abstract

Aluminum toxicity spawn metabolic dysfunctions brain, bone diseases in the human body. Aluminum affects plant growth and metabolism. All over the world, banana fruit is the commonly available table fruit. Considering the hazardous effects of Al, this study was postulated as estimation of banana aluminum levels in local banana fruits across the country. Microwave assisted acid digestion was used to homogenize banana samples with subsequent analysis by ICP-MS technology. Banana fruits from all the 59 districts were detected to fall in Al mean range of 165.54 to 539.97 ng/g. Bahraich district from Uttar Pradesh had higher banana aluminum levels and Tirunalveli from Tamil Nadu had lower banana Al levels. Considering the hazards of Al, preventive measures were recommended to maintain minimum levels of Al in the food products.