Cola nitida

Detection of Health Risk Indicators Related to the Consumption of Cola nitida Nuts in Côte d'Ivoire

Comoé Koffi Donatien Benie, Solange AKA-GBEZO, Moussa Konate, Koffi Maïzan Jean Paul Bouatenin, Kraidy Athanase Otchoumou, Aya Carole Bonny, Kossa Marie Josée Yao, Anoh Xavier Kouamelan, Nohya Delvina Okondza, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Koua Atobla, Nathalie Guessennd, Camara Fatoumata Épouse Fadika & Adjéhi Dadie · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

The production and marketing of kola nuts are affected by health-related constraints despite their socio-economic and cultural importance. This study aimed to identify health risk indicators associated with Cola nitida nuts consumed in Côte d’Ivoire. A total of 150 nuts, comprisi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i91786

Evaluation of Effective and Safe Extraction Method for Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Kolanuts from Côte d’Ivoire

Kouadio Kan Rodrigue, Biego Godi Henri, Nyamien Yves Bleouh, Ake Assi Yolande & Coulibaly Adama · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Aims: The current study targets the achievement of a reliable process for the determination of PAH contents in kola nuts for better appreciation of the risks incurred from the consumption of such food products. Study Design: Kolanuts collected from two big storage centers were an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v14i130118

Production and Use of Cola Follicles (Cola nitida Vent. Schott & Endl.) Potash in the Formulation of "Kabatôh" in Côte d’Ivoire

Sidibe Daouda, Nyamien Yves, Adama Coulibaly, Dosso Lassina, Konan Ysidor & Biego Henri · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v12i330086

Evaluation of Loss Rate and Organoleptic Characterisation of Kola Nuts (Cola nitida) during Conservation

N’Guessan Jean-Marc, Konan Brou Roger, Nimaga Daouda, Chatigre Kouamé Olivier & Amani N’Guessan Georges · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

Aims: The conservation of fresh kola nuts produced in Côte d'Ivoire and intended for the export, poses a veritable problem for the farmers. This study aimed to evaluate the ability of biopesticide TopBio and three types of packaging to preserve kola nut.  Study Design: Harvest ko...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/44696

In-vitro Antifungal Activities of Cola nitida Schott & Endl. (Sterculiaceae) against Five Candida species and Four Dermatophytes

B. A. Adeniyi, O. O. Mebude, T. O. Lawal & K. E. Nwanekwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Various medicinal and pharmacological values have been observed in species of Cola including their use to treat mouth infections, whooping cough and ringworms. Some studies have been done on their antibacterial and anti-mycobacterial but little or none on antifungal potenti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25066