Abstract
This study was conducted to estimate the concentration of potassium bromate (KBrO3) in 21 samples of pastries and biscuits, and the absorption of samples was measured using a (Uv-Vis spectrophotometer). The results of this research showed that the amount of potassium bromate in the samples varies according to the sample, and the highest concentration was for the sample of Major Biscuits(567.5ppm). The lowest concentration was for 44 ppm mleeha cake sample. We conclude the use of an internationally banned carcinogen and prohibited by Libyan laws, as this study revealed the presence of high concentrations of it in the tested samples.