Aims: The aim of this study is to optimize extraction process of phenolics compounds from kola nuts by using experimental design. Study Design: Kola nuts were collected in October 2014-February 2015 in south of Côte d’Ivoire. Harvested kola nuts were transferred to the laboratory...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/17030
Aims: This study aims to test the effectiveness of the cowpea conservation method in PICS (Purdue Improved Cowpea Storage) bags with a Lippia multifla leaves on the evolution of ochratoxin A and the estimated daily intake in adult Ivorian Study Design: Cowpea grains that have und...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/28164
Aims: To assess the vitamin contents in different edible parts of nine mucilaginous food plants (MFPs) consumed by the Ivorian population. Study Design: MFPs edible parts were dried and vitamin parameters analyzed. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Laborator...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/28709
Aims: This study was undertaken to evaluate the merchantability of bagged PICS cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L Walp) containing a biopesticide (leaves of Lippia multiflora Moldenke) during storage. Study Design: Cowpea grains were collected from April to May 2015 in the Southwest of...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28304