The study objectives were: (i) to optimize AAS techniques
with HG for Se measurement and with ETA for Cu, Cr and Mn
measurement; (ii) to compare microelement levels between goat
and cow yogurts; (iii) to study the effect of different fermenting
bacteria on the final content of Se, Cu, Cr, and Mn in goat and
cow yoghurts; (iv) and to evaluate if these dairy products may represent
an important dietary source for these minerals