This article provides a review of different types of dairy products in West Africa and microorganisms associated with each product. This article synthesizes findings from multiple studies. The review covers microbial diversity, health benefits and safety concerns of West African...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i12841
Animals have been used in the evaluation of probiotic potentials of lactic acid bacteria for the development of functional food as only in-vitro tests may not be enough to ascertain the probiotic ability of an organism and its safety in a living host. The action of a probiotic Pe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i930240
Aims: Microorganisms in milk and milk products are considered to pose certain hygienic risks for human health. The study aim was to assess the microbial load of cows’ milk from free-grazing cattle and local cheeses (wara) produced from milk. Study Design: Samples of milk and soft...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13469
The effects of food hazards have been felt in various forms over the years by consumers globally. This study attempts to assess and evaluate pertinent hazards inherent in the local production of wara (West African soft cheese) which is traditionally produced in small scale by Ful...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/3147