Aims: The objective of this study was to produce and use potash from kola follicles (Cola nitda) in the formulation of an ethnic or traditional foods namely kabatôh. Study Design: 17 formulations of kabatôh carried out in the presence of potash were subjected to a sensory analysi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v12i330086
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are pervasive environmental pollutants of high toxicity. Due to their lipophilic characteristics, they tend to accumulate in the food chain. Human exposure to PAHs seems inevitable and the main route of exposure is food. The presence of PAH...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1030189
Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the level of organochlorine pesticide (OCPs) residues in some selected kolanuts in Côte d’Ivoire. Study Design: Kolanuts samples were collected from farmers, collectors and urban stores in 3 regions, in particular western, southwestern an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2020/v13i430111
Aims: The current study targets the achievement of a reliable process for the determination of heavy metal contents in kola nuts, namely cadmium, mercury, and lead, for better appreciation of the risks incurred from the consumption of such food products. Study Design: kola nuts c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2019/v6i330152
Douati Togba Etienne, Kouame Kouakou Ahou Christelle, Nyamien Yves, Konan Constant, Coulibaly Adama, Sidibe Daouda, Konan N’Guessan Ysidor & Biego Godi Henri Marius·Archives of Current Research International·2018
Aims: To determine the antioxidants contents of almonds from fruits of Terminalia catappa L. (Combretaceae) grown in Côte d'Ivoire. Study Design: The almonds of T. catappa were removed from the dried mature fruits harvested in different regions of Côte d’Ivoire. A pool of almonds...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/37125
Background: Kolanut represents a significant economic interest for this country as well as many African households and public authorities. Despite its obvious importance, the sector of the kolanut is facing a delicate sanitary quality of the marketed product. The majority of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730250