COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMIN CONTENT IN CHICKEN MEAT FROM LAHORE MARKETS AGAINST WHO STANDARDS

Abstract

Water-soluble vitamins (WSVs) are vital micronutrients that play important roles in metabolism and general health. These include vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid, and cobalamins). Through the use of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the existence of seven important WSVs in chicken meat was to be quantified. Samples of chicken were bought from Lahore's regional markets, and their vitamin content was examined. For HPLC calibration, standard solutions for each vitamin were made. The findings showed that the chicken samples had considerably lower quantities than the reference levels. Numerous elements of Pakistani poultry production are blamed for this shortfall, including the use of growth-promoting chemicals, depleted soil, low feed effectiveness, intensive farming methods, and contaminated water supplies. The results emphasize the necessity of bettering nutritional guidelines and farming methods in order to increase the amount of vitamins in chicken meat and provide consumers with higher-quality nutrition.