Kouassi Kouassi Clément, Attien Yao Paul, Coulibaly Bakary, Diomandé Siriki, Benie Comoé Koffi Donatien, Konate Ibrahim & Koffi-Nevry Rose·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
Aim: It consisted to identify the different species of traditional leafy vegetables consumed, to follow the technical process of production and to specifically evaluate the risk of microbial contamination of Amaranth from urban production in Daloa. Study Design: This study focus...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v33i330121
Kouame Aya Bah Marie-Ange Christelle, Kouassi Kouassi Clément, Kouassi Kra Athanase, Konate Ibrahim & Nanga Yessé Zinzendorf·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
The consumption of non-alcoholic artisanal beverages is increasing rapidly in African cities. This study aimed to investigate the microbiological quality of the artisanal beverages Bissap and Gnamankoudji, produced and sold in the Daloa health district. The results revealed that...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i21079
Aims: Intensive agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Côte d’Ivoire, degrades soils through physical and biological erosion, reducing their productive capacity. This study explores sustainable fertilization using earthworm casts to enhance soil fertility. Methodology: F...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i14011
Background: In Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire, the sale of pork barbecues has increased markedly over the past five years. The production and sale chain for these barbecues involves multiple handling steps that can introduce critical contamination points. Pork and personnel participating i...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111660
Introduction: The production and consumption of artisanal refreshing drinks (Bissap, Gnamankoudji) in the Haut Sassandra region are anchored in local culture. These artisanal drinks are experiencing considerable growth despite their artisanal and unstable production. Objective: T...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61547
Ready-to-eat Bissap juice is often classified in the street food group. The unhygienic conditions in which Bissap juice is prepared pose risks, sometimes leading to microbial contamination. The general objective of this work is to evaluate the diversity of pathogenic microorganis...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i2715
Fishery and aquaculture products are an important source of protein in the human diet and a real source of income for producers. However, fish farming is still less well known among the Ivorian population, and does not yet benefit from technical assistance. This could have an imp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i3748
Lettuce is one of the most popular and consumed vegetables in the world. It could be contaminated with Salmonella spp. which would lead to food poisoning. The objective of this study was to quantitatively assess the risk of salmonellosis linked to the consumption of lettuce produ...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1783
Objective: To study the microbiological and physico-chemical quality of traditional drinks based on Hibiscus sabdariffa and Zingiber officinale sold in the streets of Man (Côte d’Ivoire). Materials and Methods: The material consisted of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Zingiber officinale...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11684
The mycotoxins are toxic composites frequently found in foodstuffs causing some damages to consumers. This current study has been realised in order to estimate the content of Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A in dry okra and cassava chips frequently consumed by the population of Dalo...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i2331486
Trace Metal Element (ETMs) pollution in fish farming is becoming a concern due to difficult production conditions. This study investigated the level of contamination by four trace metals: lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd). ETM research focused on Oreochromis...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i11905
Nonnonkoumou is an artisanal sour milk consumed in Côte d'Ivoire, particularly in the town of Daloa. Its production is carried out under uncontrolled conditions and uses a variety of lactic acid bacteria. The main objective of this study was to characterize the cocci and lactobac...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i1710
Aims: Pterygota macrocarpa, a common species in the forests of Côte d'Ivoire, is threatened with extinction due to overexploitation. Protective measures for P. macrocarpa could consist in the integration of arbuscular mycorrhizae in the reforestation of this species. The objectiv...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i1130759
Kouassi Kra Athanase, Assohoun Marina Christelle Epouse Djeni, Kouassi Kouassi Clément, Coulibaly Ibourahema & Konate Ibrahim·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Bacillus cereus often causes problems in the food industry. It deteriorates the marketable quality of food. Bacillus cereus spores can withstand high temperatures and persist in finished or semi-finished products. The objective of this work was to assess the level of resistance t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i430343
Introduction: Fresh and smoked fish are widely consumed in Côte d'Ivoire as everywhere in West Africa. However, these foodstuffs, due to certain processing conditions, are likely to be contaminated by molds that produce dangerous mycotoxins. Objective: This study aimed to isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2023/v27i3681
Voko Bi Rosin Don Rodrigue, Assohoun-Djeni Nanouman Marina Christell, Coulibaly Bakary & Kouassi Kouassi Clément·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Aim: The study was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological parameters that could contribute to the depreciation of the quality of unfermented palm sap used for infant feeding. Study Design: A survey was conducted in 20 villages and camps to determine if the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130397
Kouassi Kra Athanase, Ouina Toualy Serge Thibaut, Voko Bi Rosin Don Rodrigue, Kouassi Kouassi Clément, Coulibaly Ibourahema & Konate Ibrahim·Microbiology Research Journal International·2021
The objective of this study is to assess the presence of harmful microorganisms and to characterize some physicochemical parameters in the soya flour sold in Daloa. To carry out the work, sixty (60) samples of soybean flour were collected by purchase in PMI (20), supermarkets (20...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330302
Peanuts, grown on most continents, are processed and consumed in several forms including peanut paste. The latter is subject to contamination of all kinds including pathogenic microorganisms. The general objective of this study is to evaluate the microbiological quality and some...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i4738
Koffi Affoué Carole, Kossonou Yao Kamelé, Adingra Kouassi Martial-Didier, Yapi Aka Eugène-Janvier, Kouassi Kouassi Clément & Rose Koffi-Nevry·Microbiology Research Journal International·2022
This study aims to determine the microbiological and nutritional quality of complementary foods for children produced in the city of Man (instant flour and porridge). To do this, a structured survey of nannies and vendors, coupled with microbiological and physicochemical analyzes...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i91344
Zébré Arthur Constant, Coulibaly Bakary, Yao Attien Paul, KAROU Damintoti Simplice, Connil Nathalie, Konate Ibrahim & Kouassi Kouassi Clément·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Background: In Daloa (Côte d’Ivoire), the reuse of dish-rinsing water in informal (street food) restaurants is a common practice that may constitute a major source of microbial contamination and the dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Aims: This study assessed the phy...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i91171