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Assessment of the Microbiological Quality of Selected Spices Sold in Retail Markets of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Sonagnon H.S. Kouhounde, Yaser Ouattara, Alfred Sib, Aly Savadogo & Mamoudou H. Dicko · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61758

Quality Evaluation of Annatto (Bixa orellana) Spices Marketed in Burkina Faso

Mah Alima Esther Traoré, Pingdwindé Marie Judith Samadoulougou-Kafando, Nabèrè Ouattara, Lèdgué Marie Virginie Kaboré, Mamadou Sanou, Adama Lodoun, Bazoin Sylvain Raoul Bazié, Pierre Zabré, Georges Zongo & Charles Parkouda · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Bixa orellana is a plant species that provides a natural dye traditionally used in Asia, America, and Africa. This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the physicochemical, microbiological quality and the conditions of production of spices made from annatto (Bixa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111654

Microbiological, Physicochemical and Sensory Characterization of Honey, a Natural Healthy Product in Burkina Faso

Tapsoba François, Kagambèga Boureima, Sawadogo Adama, Zongo Oumarou, Yoda W. Nadia, Ouédraogo Harouna, Cissé Hama, Zongo Cheikna & Savadogo Aly · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Honey is a natural product produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It is a very healthy food whose multiple properties significantly improve health and prevent many diseases. However, some practices can affect its quality, hence the objective of the study was to assess the h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i101349

Determination of the Moisture and Mineral Contents in Selected Infant Flour Sold at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Mètuor-Dabiré Amana, Konate Kiessoun & Adama Djeneba · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Child malnutrition is one of the major causes of public health and social welfare problems in developing countries. It is manifested by micronutrient deficiency. Indeed, nutritional deficits are particularly severe in children from 6 to 24 months, when their nutritional needs exc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2019/45712