In Chad, mango is a socio-economic pillar, yet the sector suffers from massive post-harvest losses. Artisanal solar drying is the primary value-addition method, although its effects on nutritional quality remain poorly documented. This study evaluates the biochemical value of dri...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2863
Al-Lamadine Mahamat, Brahim Adoum Ahmat, Alhadj Markhous Nazal, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Thierry Togdjim, Hal Souakar Ambera, Aly Savadogo & Abdelsalam Tidjani·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2026
Dried mangoes are an essential socio-economic resource in Chad, with 80% of production done via artisanal solar drying. However, current methods are slow (2 to 3 days) and carried out at low temperatures (30–45∘C), which promotes microbial proliferation and alters product quality...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i21950
Al-Lamadine Mahamat, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Alhadj Markhous Nazal, Brahim Adoum Ahmat, Ali Haroune, Mbaigolmem Beral Valery, François Tapsoba, Azabadji Ashu Evariste Leonce, Bakaranga Via Issakou & Abdelsalam Tidjani·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2024
Aim: To determine chemical and nutritional characterization of dried mangoes consumed in Chad for better post-harvest valorization. Place and Duration of Study: Food Sciences and Nutrition Research Laboratory (LARSAN), Faculty of Human Health Sciences, University of N’Djamena BP1...
Introduction: Breastfeeding provides the optimal nutritional source to ensure harmonious infant growth and development. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is defined as an infant receiving only breast milk during the first six months of life, without any other liquid or solid intake....
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i74711
Ali Haroun Hissein, Edwige R. Somé Tiodjio, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, François Tapsoba, Hassan Mahamat Ali, Dénis Erbi, Brahim Adoum Ahmat, Kadidja Gamougam, Oumar Ouchar, Cheikna Zongo, Abdessalam Tidjani & Aly Savadogo·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
This study aimed to investigate the presence of pathogenic bacteria in charmout and assess the antibiotic resistance of the isolated strains. A total of 50 charmout samples were collected from vendors across five provinces of Chad and analyzed using appropriate methods for enumer...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i41678