Conclusion
We tested Spinach, Potatoes, Green Peppers, Strawberries and Carrots from the local wet markets and the international supermarkets for cleanliness, safe to consume and nutritional analysis. Based on the data collected and the analysis, we conclude that -
1. Produce from both sources were contaminated by the Coliform bacteria.
2. The Potatoes from the supermarket showed a increased presence of heavy metals such as, Cr (24%), Al (28%), Ni (62%), and Cu (1.5%). There was no detectable heavy metals found in the carrots from the two sources
3. Of the 138 different known pesticides tested only 6 were detected in the samples tested. The produce from the local wet market was less contaminated than the produce from international supermarket.
4. The Strawberries from the supermarket showed 330 fold increase in levels of Iprodione (a fungicide)
5. Spinach and Carrots from the local market showed no traces of pesticides
6. Nutritionally, there was a very slight difference between produce bought from both sources
2. The Potatoes from the supermarket showed a increased presence of heavy metals such as, Cr (24%), Al (28%), Ni (62%), and Cu (1.5%). There was no detectable heavy metals found in the carrots from the two sources
3. Of the 138 different known pesticides tested only 6 were detected in the samples tested. The produce from the local wet market was less contaminated than the produce from international supermarket.
4. The Strawberries from the supermarket showed 330 fold increase in levels of Iprodione (a fungicide)
5. Spinach and Carrots from the local market showed no traces of pesticides
6. Nutritionally, there was a very slight difference between produce bought from both sources