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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

Assessment of the Antimicrobial Properties of Ultraviolet Radiation Application and Different Types of Packaging during the Storage of Cocoa Beans

Marc Vincent Maheneck, Abraham Nkoue Tong, Jean Justin Essia-Ngang & Sylvain Leroy Sado Kamdem · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aim: To assess ultraviolet radiation microbial deactivation and impact of different types of packaging during the storage of dried cocoa beans. Study Design: Quasi experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31553