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February 21, 2026Journal of Food Composition and AnalysisOpen Access

Microplastic contamination in branded and non-branded edible Soybean oil from Bangladesh

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RMRuna Akter MeemBangladesh University of ProfessionalsMBMd. Arifur Rahman BhuiyanPennsylvania State UniversityMRMd Ashikur RahmanBangladesh University of Professionals

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Reveals microplastic contamination levels in soybean oils, suggesting the need for stricter monitoring.

Key Points

  • The study aims to investigate microplastic contamination in branded and non-branded soybean oils in Bangladesh, assessing health risks.
  • Collected 60 samples of soybean oil
  • Analyzed samples using solvent dilution and stereomicroscopy
  • Used Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
  • Conducted health risk assessments
  • Mean microplastic abundance was 53,922 ± 10,510 particles/L, higher in non-branded oils (59,778 ± 11,648 particles/L)
  • Fibers comprised 82.5% of microplastics, predominantly sized 101–500 µm
  • First detection of nylon and polyurethane in edible oils
  • Estimated Daily Intake of microplastics was 17.65 MPs/day for adults and 77.21 MPs/day for children

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Meem et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994ba9873532290d01fcc0https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2026.109005
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