Background: Spices are dried aromatic plant materials used to improve the flavour, colour, and taste of foods and are valued for their bioactive compounds and micronutrients. Aims: This study assessed the microbiological quality of selected spices (pepper, fèfè, chilli, and ginge...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61758
Anaïs Kady Coulibaly, Henri Sidabéwindin Ouédraogo, Aimée W. D. B. Guissou, Charles Parkouda & Aly Savadogo·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Background: Fermented Zamné is a traditional condiment produced from Senegalia macrostachya seeds. Aims: This study aims to isolate and characterise predominant Bacillus-related bacteria from fermented Zamné and to evaluate their antimicrobial activity against selected indicator...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i5908
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a legume that faces numerous biotic constraints that hinder its production. Among these are fungal diseases that attack both leaves and pods, reducing yields. The objective of this study is to contribute to improving green bean productio...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2761
Soybean (Glycine max) is a cash crop of economic and agronomic importance in Sahelian countries due to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. Researchers have developed several disease-resistant varieties, but yields remain suboptimal. This situation motivates this study, which...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2837
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are known to be sources of various antimicrobial metabolites that are harmless to humans. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of LAB isolated from curdled milk in Burkina Faso against bacterial pathogens and toxigenic fungi and to in...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71594
Methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus is increasing and poses a serious threat to healthcare. This threat is particularly relevant to West African countries, where the circulation of multi-resistant pathogens and limited access to advanced antibiotics only serve to rein...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2768
Cowpea plays an important role in food and nutritional security. Cowpea stock are subject to biotic and abiotic attack resulted stock lost that affected food security. Few research are doing on conservation techniques and stock sanitary quality. The objective of this work is to s...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2024/v25i5629
Baobab pulp is consumed in Burkina Faso for its nutritional and health properties. This study aimed to evaluate biochemical, nutritional and microbiological quality of baobab pulp sold on the markets of Ouagadougou. A total of five samples were collected in five markets. Total ae...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2023/v32i4807
Aims: Fish is a product more and more consumed in Burkina Faso, especially in Ouagadougou. Poor sale and storage conditions can impact on the hygienic quality of fish. The objective of this study was to identify the contamination risks due to the sale and storage conditions of sm...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i931346
Cheese is made in Burkina Faso since the colonial period. However, data on this product are virtually non-existent. A survey was carried out in four regions to identify and describe the different processing techniques, markets, and uses. The results show that three different proc...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2018/42863
In Chad, mango is a socio-economic pillar, yet the sector suffers from massive post-harvest losses. Artisanal solar drying is the primary value-addition method, although its effects on nutritional quality remain poorly documented. This study evaluates the biochemical value of dri...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2863
Al-Lamadine Mahamat, Brahim Adoum Ahmat, Alhadj Markhous Nazal, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Thierry Togdjim, Hal Souakar Ambera, Aly Savadogo & Abdelsalam Tidjani·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2026
Dried mangoes are an essential socio-economic resource in Chad, with 80% of production done via artisanal solar drying. However, current methods are slow (2 to 3 days) and carried out at low temperatures (30–45∘C), which promotes microbial proliferation and alters product quality...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i21950
Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Nicolas Ouédraogo, François Tapsoba, Mabrouka Oumar Allatchi, Valery Mbaigolmem Beral, Rachid Bengueddour, Aly Savadogo & Abdesalam Tidjani·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Camel milk is an important food resource in Sahelian regions; however, its consumption in raw form exposes populations to microbiological risks. This prospective experimental investigation assessed the microbiological quality of raw camel milk using 30 samples collected from the...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i11698
Artisanal food production has been developing in recent years in African cities. However, the promoters of the artisanal food production structures do not always apply good hygiene practices (GHP) during their activities, which can lead to the production of food of unsatisfactory...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i91404
TANKOANO Abel, KABORE Kabakdè, Mariam Coulibaly-Diakité, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Kerbou Isabelle Somé, Amadou Rouamba, Donatien Kaboré, Aly Savadogo & SAWADOGO-LINGANI Hagrétou·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
A healthy diet is essential for the prevention of certain diseases. Therefore, it is essential to test the formulation of unprocessed or minimally processed foods. The aim of this study was to formulate a soumbala-based food with high nutritional and nutraceutical potential. Desp...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11864
Precooked sauces are sauces that are partially or fully prepared, allowing consumers to reduce preparation time as well as energy costs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological quality of precooked okra and kapok sauces produced in Ouagadougo...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i1690
Adama Sawadogo, Hama Cissé, Essodolom Taale, Aicha Kambou, Carole P. Ouédraogo, Lancina Séré, Agnès Sondo, Cheikna Zongo & Aly Savadogo·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2023
Small-scale cereal-based food production companies have recently been growing in Ouagadougou. The promoters of these companies do not always apply good hygiene practices (GHP) during their activities, which can lead to the production of food of unsatisfactory quality, which can t...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i6627
Edwige R. Somé Tiodjio, Boureima Kagambèga, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Henri Sidabéwindin Ouédraogo, Bakary Tarnagda, Némata Kargougou, Fanta Guindo, François Tapsoba, Cheikna Zongo & Aly Savadogo·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Aims: To assess the hygiene practices, socio-economic determinants, and microbiological quality of Koura koura skewers sold in three cities of Burkina Faso, and to examine the relationships among vendor knowledge, socio-economic status, observed hygiene practices, and product con...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i5802
Adama Sawadogo, Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Hama Cissé, Blandine O. Oussale, Querène M.A. Badoun, Sandaogo Sawadogo, Fulbert Nikiéma, Cheikna Zongo, Abdelsalam Tidjani & Aly Savadogo·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2024
In Burkina Faso, the pulp of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is mainly used to produce fruit juices or candies called toedo candies. Teodo candies are produced and sold in the markets and popular with the people. However, there is little data on the physicochemical, nutritio...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i1635
Nicolas Ouédraogo, Fatimata Thiombiano, Oumarou OUEDRAOGO, Mireille OUEDRAOGO, Guillaume Sylvestre SANOU, Harouna SORE, Casimire Wendlamita TARAMA, François Tapsoba, Yéri Esther HIEN, Kaba Mariama CHERIF & Aly Savadogo·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Malaria, caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, remains a major public health priority in tropical regions. The Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for detecting anti-Plasmodium antibodies is an essential diagnostic tool. However, its sensitivity and specificity are...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i21075
Namwin Siourimè Somda, Guira Flibert, Domonbabele François de Sales Hien, Abel Tankoano, Tomiwa Olumide Adesoji, G Romaric Bayili, Eugenie Mamounata Konfé/Kanwé, Amadou Roamba, Donatien Kaboré, Ouindgueta Juste Isidore Bonkoungou, Aly Savadogo & Hagrétou Sawadogo-Lingani·Biotechnology Journal International·2025
Background and Aims: Food contamination is often linked to diverse factors such as poor food preservation, culinary techniques, and the handling of products during marketing. These factors could facilitate the spread of bacteria which are among the primary causes of food borne in...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i1762
Souleymane Zio, Isaac Dembele, Raoul Sylvain Bazoin Bazié, Abel Tankoano, François Tapsoba, Fatoumata Hama-Ba, Laurencia Toulsoumdé Songre-Ouattara, Fulbert Nikiéma, Driss Elothmani, Yves Traore & Aly Savadogo·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
Aim: The study aim was to assess aflatoxin and moisture levels in edible oils produced and consumed in Burkina Faso to know the impact on consumer health. Methodology: A total of 61 samples of refined cottonseeds oils and crude peanut oils were collected from Ouagadougou, Bobo Di...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i630233
Ali Haroun Hissein, Edwige R. Somé Tiodjio, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, François Tapsoba, Hassan Mahamat Ali, Dénis Erbi, Brahim Adoum Ahmat, Kadidja Gamougam, Oumar Ouchar, Cheikna Zongo, Abdessalam Tidjani & Aly Savadogo·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
This study aimed to investigate the presence of pathogenic bacteria in charmout and assess the antibiotic resistance of the isolated strains. A total of 50 charmout samples were collected from vendors across five provinces of Chad and analyzed using appropriate methods for enumer...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i41678