Fluorine content of several brands of chocolate bars and chocolate cookies found in Brazil.
September 15, 2003
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Pesquisa Odontológica Brasileira
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Buzalaf MAR, Granjeiro JM, da Silva Cardoso VE, da Silva TL, Olympio KPK.
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17:3.
Abstract
Chocolate bars and chocolate cookies are foodstuffs highly appreciated by children. The possibility of having fluorine (F) among their components, associated with an excessive consumption, may make them decisive contributors to the total daily F intake. Thus, they could participate in the establishment of dental fluorosis. The aim of this study was to analyze the fluorine concentration [F] of the chocolates bars (CB) Baton, Confeti, Garoto Ball, Kinder Ovo, M&M’s, Milkybar, Nesca