Maize and sorghum are staple foods in many African countries. Along with rice, they constitute the bulk of the cereals consumed by the populations of northern Côte d'Ivoire. These cereals are used either directly or indirectly in malted and/or fermented form in the preparation of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2022/v11i2213
Background: The polyphenol oxidase (PPO) responsible for the enzymatic browning of fruits and vegetables, has been involved in the undesirable brown discolouration of food products that resulted in negative effects on colour, taste, and nutritional value. This is a generally unde...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i130247
Attieke has become one of the most consumed foodstuffs and very popular among the populations of Côte d'Ivoire. It is a steamed cassava semolina with a long transformation process involving different fermentation times. Physicochemical and biochemical analyses have shown that att...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2021/v30i130246
Background: Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is widely cultivated in developing countries and serves as an important raw material for food and industrial uses. Due to its high perishability and cyanogenic compounds, it is commonly processed into flour or starch; therefore, understandi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i21099
Due to its rapid ripening, mango is a tropical fruit that is highly perishable nature. In Côte d'Ivoire, the abundant seasonal production of mangoes leads to significant post-harvest losses each year. To limit these post-harvest losses and thereby contribute to the economic impro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51034
The African eggplant Solanum aethiopicum var. striped toga is a widely consumed vegetable-fruit in Côte d'Ivoire. Although produced in abundance in the rainy season, they are subject to post-harvest losses and these commodities are expensive in the dry season. Also during culinar...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i330391
Aims: To be follow the biochemical and functional properties of yam flour during the post-harvest conservation of yam « Azaguié » (Dioscorea alata) tubers. Study Design: Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out in this work. Place and Duration of the Study: Food Science and T...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/32404
Aims: To determine the effects of cooking time on nutritional value of flours from yam “kponan” (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata) tubers. Study Design: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed in this work. Place and Duration of Study: Unité de Formation et de Recherche des Scien...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/10414
In Côte d’Ivoire, peanut paste represents one of the main forms of peanut consumption, particularly in the northern part of the country. However, its storage raises significant concerns related to the deterioration of oil quality. This study aims to evaluate the impact of two sto...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11084
The date, Phoenix dactylifera is known for its richness in nutrients. Given the high selling price and its scarcity, some rural populations in Côte d'Ivoire consume the Phoenix reclinata date without knowing the functional properties for their well-being. The highlighting of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v5i230059
Sinh Josi-Noelline, Tanoh Somala Tatiana, Sidonie Mahougnon KIKI DJIVOH, GOUTHON Gilchrist Fabrice, M’BRO lasm Ivan Hervé Défienne, GONNETY Tia Jean & Kouamé Lucien Patrice·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2026
Aims: Adolescence is a period of growth and physiological transformation that requires nutritional intake tailored to specific needs. However, with the expansion of the food industry, teenagers are exposed to high consumption of processed foods, which could cause health problems....
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i11082
The presence of termites in the cocoa plantations and quarries of Côte d'Ivoire poses a threat to the producers of this sector. Producer yields are insufficient to cover the strong market demand. This situation leads to food insecurity for the population. Knowledge of the specifi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v28i430153