Abstract
The current study was designed to investigate the physiological compatibility of apricots fortified with zinc (ZnO @ 40 ppm) through sodium caseinate based edible coating. Purposely, two groups of rabbits, zinc fed group (G(1)) and control (G(0)) were administered with zinc fortified and unfortified apricots, respectively for six weeks. At the termination, the blood of the experimental rabbits was analyzed for hemoglobin, red & white blood cells and liver & renal function tests. The results obtained after the biochemical analyses showed significant differences in AST, ALP and red & white blood cells. However, hemoglobin, urea and creatinine were affected non momentously. The findings reflected that there exist no adverse effects on physiological parameters in relation to zinc fortified apricots administration. (c) All Rights Reserved