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A survey of the sanitary quality, particularly concerning aflatoxin contamination and practices of the dried yam chips food sub-sector was carried out in Benin. Producers and intermediaries of the yam chips food production sub-sector were interviewed and samples collected. Aflatoxin content was a...


Mestres, C.Bassa, S.Fagbohoun, E.Nago, M.Hell, K.Vernier, PhilippeChampiat, D.Hounhouigan, J.Cardwell, K.F.[Yam chip food subsector: hazardous practices and presence of aflatoxins in Benin]Yam chip food subsector: hazardous practices and presence of aflatoxins in Benin

Dried yam (Dioscorea spp.) chips are widely consumed in Bénin but are often attacked by molds. Invasion of food by Aspergillus flavus may lead to aflatoxin contamination. We report here the result of a survey on the sanitary quality of dried yam chips in Bénin. During July and August 2000, 50 dri...


Bassa, S.Mestres, C.Champiat, D.Hell, K.Vernier, PhilippeCardwell, K.[First report of aflatoxin in dried yam chips in Benin]First report of aflatoxin in dried yam chips in Benin

The processing of yam into dehydrated chips is used extensively in certain areas of West Africa to stabilize the product. However, the chips are often severely attacked by borers, which can reduce whole stocks to powder within a few months. The level of protection provided by various biological p...


Vernier, PhilippeGeorgen, G.Dossou, R.Letourmy, P.Chaume, J.[Utilization of biological insecticides for the protection of stored yam chips]Utilization of biological insecticides for the protection of stored yam chips

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