The present study carried out in the town of Tiassalé aimed to contribute to the improvement of the nutritional and microbiological quality of foods sold in order to preserve the health of learnes. Data collection took place from May to June 2021 in four schools. The actors in the school food chain were made up of 26 vendors and 132 students. The results of this study showed that the students consume the various foods which enter into the composition of the seven different food groups. These foods provide essential nutrients to cover needs and to the proper functioning of the organism. Health analysis of the consumption food chain revealed that the actors of the school food chain in general, doses not follow good food hygiene practices. The results of microbiological analysis testify to the presence of some germs (aerobic mesophilic germs, total coliforms and thermo tolérants). The presence of these germs in food reflects the insufficiency or non-compliance with good food hygiene pratices. Thus, hygiene measures and the training of stake holders in good hygiene practices should be undertaken in schools in order to minimize the risk of contamination.

This study aims to determine the different uses of the two edible mushrooms Lentinus brunneofloccosus pegler and Auricularia auricularia judae in Ivory Coast. A survey was conducted in the cities of Daloa and Yamoussoukro from June to August 2020 among sellers, traditional healers and consumers. The results show that the vernacular name of the mushrooms varies from one ethnic group to another. The most by consumers (88.87% for Lentinus brunneofloccosus pegler and 89.87% for Auricularia auricularia judae) obtain the mushrooms by purchase. Dried mushrooms are the most consumed forms (71.35% for Lentinus brunneofloccosus pegler and 75.32% for Auricularia auricularia judae). The ethnic groups of western Côte d'Ivoire, the Guéré (20.07% for Lentinus brunneofloccosus pegler and 21.76% for Auricularia auricularia judae), the Yacouba 19.06% for Lentinus brunneofloccosus pegler and 20.91% for Auricularia auricularia judae) and wobe (19.53% for Lentinus brunneofloccosus pegler and 21.84% for Auricularia auricularia judae) are the largest consumers. The fungi Lentinus brunneofloccosus pegler and Auricularia auricularia judae have nutritional and medicinal properties. They could constitute alternatives to guarantee the food security of the population. Knowing the biochemical composition of the two fungi Lentinus brunneofloccosus pegler and Auricularia auricularia judae is an essential prerequisite for their promotion and export.

This study aims to determine the impact of fortification of wheat flour by the undefatted seed of Citrullus lanatus (Cucurbitaceae) on blood biochemical parameters and biometry of organs. Thirty (30) rats were fed for 14 days with six diets. A control casein diet (RTC), a classic bread diet (RPC) and four diets fortified bread (RPFnd) where wheat flour was substituted for the rate 5% (RPFnd5); 10% (RPFnd10);15% (RPFnd15) and 20% (RPFnd20) by undefatted seed meal of Citrullus lanatus. After the experimental period, the animals were sacrificed and their blood is levied to assay metabolites. Their organs are also levied and weighed. The results indicate that glyceamia and uremia for the rat of RPFnd diet have undergone changes compared to those of rats fed by RTC and RPC diets. The fortification had no effect on other blood biochemical parameters. The animals of CBD diets had a ponderale increase kidney and stomach substitution rate of 15% and/or 20% compared to the rats of RTC diet. There was no change in other organs weight (p ≥ 0, 05) for all diets. However the rats of diet RPFnd20 had got light-colored livers. Histological studies are, nevertheless required to see if these changes have pathological consequences of these organs.

The goal of this study is to determine the socio-demographic risk factors of protein energy malnutrition in children, less than five years old, attending the General Hospital of Bingerville (C