September 2024

Quality of mined-salt by small-scale producers in Tanzania

Small-scale salt mining in developing countries, including Tanzania, is among the major sources of consumed salt. This study aimed to assess the quality of salt from small-scale miners in Nkonkilanga, Singida region, Tanzania. Thirty salt samples were collected from small-scale miners and transported to Sokoine University of Agriculture, where they were analyzed for iodine content, moisture, particle size, color,...

Author(s): Winza A. Nzaga, Jamal B. Kussaga and Bendantunguka P. Tiisekwa

September 2024

Identification of molds and the influence of physicochemical factors in attiéké from Burkina Faso

This cross-sectional study identified mold contamination and its relationship with physicochemical factors in attiéké sold in Burkina Faso. Over two months (February-March 2023), coinciding with the cool-to-hot dry season transition, 100 attiéké samples were collected from markets in three major cities (Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, and Koudougou). Fungal cultures were established on Sabouraud...

Author(s): Ibonyé DIENI, Touwendsida Serge BAGRE, François TAPSOBA, Oumarou ZONGO, and Nicolas BARRO