Cadmium, crabmeat and consumer health
Crabmeat is an excellent source of protein and provides good levels of important minerals, vitamins and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. However, the meat from the brown crab can also contain the heavy metal cadmium, accumulation of which can be toxic to humans.
The crab industry is commercially very important for…
Published by Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen
