Aly Savadogo

• PhD
• Lecturer at University Joseph KI-ZERBO

Resilient to the effects of climate change, Mung bean is a seed legume rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. The objective of the study was to determine the impact of cooking processes on its nutritional quality. Mung bean seeds of the Beng-tigré variety are obtained from Belwet, the national sponsor. Plain Mung bean seeds (MBN) are germinated...

Background and Aims: Food contamination is often linked to diverse factors such as poor food preservation, culinary techniques, and the handling of products during marketing. These factors could facilitate the spread of bacteria which are among the primary causes of food borne infections in both developing and industrialized countries adding to pub...

A healthy diet is essential for the prevention of certain diseases. Therefore, it is essential to test the formulation of unprocessed or minimally processed foods. The aim of this study was to formulate a soumbala-based food with high nutritional and nutraceutical potential. Despite its recognised nutritional and nutraceutical importance, the consu...

Charmoute is a beef-based product widely consumed by the Chadian population. However, its microbiological quality and technological process are almost unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the microbiological quality of charmoute sold on markets in the city of N'Djaména. A total of 30 samples were collected from 6 markets. Loads of Total Aer...

Charmoute is a beef-based product widely consumed by the Chadian population. However, its microbiological quality and technological process are almost unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the microbiological quality of charmoute sold on markets in the city of N'Djaména. A total of 30 samples were collected from 6 markets. Loads of Total Aer...

Shea oil or shea butter is a food product from shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) kernels manufactured traditionally by women in sub-African rural areas. It can be used directly for cooking or served as a raw material for the food and cosmetic industries. The aim of this study was to promote the use of natural shea butter through a better knowledge of the...

Grilled meat has a prominent place in our diet for nutritional and dietary reasons. The scarcity of jobs and the procession of unemployment among young Chadians have given grilled meat a real economic boost. The lack of mastery of technologies and abusive consumption of grilled meat would be responsible for diseases as food poisoning, gout, cardiov...

Probiotics are microorganisms used in the food and pharmaceutical industries to improve the nutritional quality of foods, preserve them, produce antibiotics and fight against certain pathogenic strains. Probiotics are also microorganisms with beneficial effects. The most commonly used are lactic acid bacteria (LAB). These have been the subjects of...

Raw vegetables irrigated with polluted water that may contain enteric viruses can be associated with foodborne viral disease outbreaks. The objective of this study is to investigate the possible transmission of enteric viruses from irrigation water to lettuce. Therefore, we performed a commercial multiplex real-time PCR assay to monitor the occurre...

Plants and animals are potential sources of food, particularly lipids. They are sources of nutrients for humans, and are used in various applications in food industries. Foods whose lipids consumed, have benefits for animal and human health. Sterols are among the compounds essential to the well-being of living beings. Phytosterols are derived fr...

Diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are today a major public health problem and a global development challenge. Yet governance responses to these diseases are still in their infancy in most low-income countries like Burkina Faso. How Burkina Faso organizes itself institutionally and financially to respond adequately to NCDs is unknown to...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium present in several ecological niches causing opportunistic infections in humans. In developing countries like Chad, this bacteria is responsible for various human pathologies. High-priority pathogens, such as Salmonella and Shigella, represent a particularly heavy burden in low- and middle-income countries, as...

The formulation of food products is a very important part of achieving food safety and food security through the provision of healthy and nutritious food products. Success requires proper characterization of the basic components. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the nutritional parameters of some spices and soumbala for formulating a soumbal...

Introduction: Klebsiella pneumoniae is an encapsulated Gram-negative bacterium that is responsible for numerous infections in healthcare facilities worldwide and is frequently isolated. The World Health Organization has listed K. pneumoniaeas as a critical antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogen for which new antibiotics are urgently needed. This s...

The problem of access to quality water is a major challenge, as it has a major impact on the socio-economic conditions of people in developing countries. The water from the islands of Lake Fitri is one of the main sources of drinking water for the population. The aim of this study is to characterise and assess the quality of the water and sediment...

In Burkina Faso, products and nests of insect are used for therapeutic purposes in traditional medicine. However, this use by local populations is marginal and empirical. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of extracts of bees’ products and termite nests. Thus, the collected termite nests were finely ground. Hydro...

Cowpea plays an important role in food and nutritional security. Cowpea stock are subject to biotic and abiotic attack resulted stock lost that affected food security. Few research are doing on conservation techniques and stock sanitary quality. The objective of this work is to study the cowpea storage techniques and some stock sanitary quality acc...

Au Burkina Faso, outre les plats cuisinés, la salade et les grillades sont fortement consommées dans la rue. Leur préparation entraine une utilisation du vinaigre ou des succédanés de vinaigre dans le but d’améliorer la qualité organoleptique des mets. L’objectif de cette étude était de déterminer la typologie, les caractéristiques biochimiques et...

Les huiles alimentaires pour friture sont fortement consommées à Ouagadougou au Burkina Faso. Une mauvaise qualité de ces huiles est responsable de nombreuses maladies notamment les cancers et les maladies cardio-vasculaires. Le but de cette étude était d’évaluer la qualité des huiles alimentaires pour friture dans la ville de Ouagadougou. Ainsi,...

The use of medicinal plants occupies an important place in traditional Chadian medicine, this study was carried out with the aim of listing the medicinal plants sold in the markets of the city of N'Djamena, and knowledge of the medicinal flora Chad, such as the leaves of Guiera senegalensis in Arabic called Khibeche, the roots of Cassia occidentali...

Background Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the most widespread bacterial pathogens in animals and humans, and its role as an important causative agent of food poisoning is well-documented. The aim of this study was to highlight and characterize the resistance patterns of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in charcuterie products sol...

Poster présenté lors des Journées portes ouvertes de l'université de Ouagadougou en 2011

In Burkina Faso, several investigations have raised suspicions that hospital liquid effluents are the source of contaminants in porbeagle-culture products and surface water in urban and peri-urban areas. This study aimed to evaluate the hygienic quality of hospital liquid effluents discharged into nature by the UHC Bogodogo (UHC-BOG), Yalgado Ouédr...

Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen with high epidemic potential frequently involved in nosocomials and communities infections. The pathogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus is due to both its ability to resist antibiotics and to Produce toxins. This work aims at studying the resistance and Molecular Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus. Antibiotic s...

Horticulture represents an important part of the agricultural economy in Burkina and Benin. Strawberry growing is a main activity for many producers. Strawberries are a high value-added product. This analytical review aims to summarize the work carried out on strawberries in order to define research perspectives for a better understanding of the co...

Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) diagnostic techniques are not very easy in rattan practices in Burkina Faso and West African. This is main difficulty of good MRSA surveillance in this region. Thus, to consolidate MRSA data in locality that, 33 strains of S. aureus were tested for susceptibility to cefoxitin according using standar...

L’émergence des bactéries multi-résistantes nécessite la recherche de biomolécules à activité antibactérienne. L’objectif du travail était d’isoler et de caractériser des souches d’actinomycètes productrices de substances antimicrobiennes. Des échantillons de sol ont été prélevés sur 2 sites : le parc urbain Bangré Weogo (BW) et la serre de l’unive...

O'moabu is a traditional dough made from fermented cereal dough by the Gourmachema tribe in the East Region of Burkina Faso. The technological, physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of this food, have been poorly documented. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of the fermented dough used in the production of O'moabu. Data...

Background: From birth to 6 months, children must be exclusively breastfed, and from 6 months, food diversification starts to supplement breast milk. This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate some of the feeding practices regarding children aged 6 to 23 months in the city of Ouagadougou. Methods: First, data were food consumption data as well as...

In Burkina Faso, livestock farming contributes to the supply of animal protein and the improvement of household incomes. However, the poor quality of poultry feed not only leads to economic losses but also risks of microbial transmission to consumers. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess potential health risks to consumers and handl...

Malaria still remains the most frequent parasitic disease on the world with, in 2022, 249 million cases and 608,000 deaths worldwide. Malaria control is compromised by the spread of the parasite’s resistance to available antimalarials. The objective of our study is to characterize the Plasmodium falciparum resistance genes to common antimalarial dr...

In Burkina Faso, the pulp of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is mainly used to produce fruit juices or candies called toedo candies. Teodo candies are produced and sold in the markets and popular with the people. However, there is little data on the physicochemical, nutritional and microbiological characteristics of teodo candies produced in O...

This study was conducted to determine the antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli isolated from food samples received at the National Food Safety Agency in Burkina Faso. A total of 155 isolates from dairy foods (29), fish-based dishes (7), mango juices (4), lettuces (35), RTE salads (21), sandwiches (32), and sesames (27) were include...

Precooked sauces are sauces that are partially or fully prepared, allowing consumers to reduce preparation time as well as energy costs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological quality of precooked okra and kapok sauces produced in Ouagadougou. So, 7 samples of okra (OS) and kapok (KS) sauces from different pro...

Insects are known for their harmful effects. However, they also benefit humans, animals, plants, and ecosystems. Its beneficial uses include entomophagy and entomotherapy. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of insect extracts against Gram-negative bacteria. Antibacterial activities of thirteen crude extracts of medicinal insect...

Background: The investigation of toxin genes in strains involved in staphylococcal food poisoning contributes to food safety. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus strains from dried, smoked, and braised fish sold in Ouagadougou markets. Methodology: Staphylococci were isolated using standard microbiology...

Zamnè is a wild legume and a famine food that attracts interest for its health benefits and has become a delicacy in Burkina Faso. This study aimed to determine the nutritional quality of the traditionally cooked Zamnè, appreciate the effectiveness of the traditional cooking process, and compare the properties of the traditionally used cooking alka...

This study aims to find the current various processes for the almond producers and the extractors of shea butter in Burkina Faso. The survey was conducted in seven provinces. Three approaches to data gathering were used: group interviews in which forms were filled out during interviews; individual interviews in which the interviewer asked one perso...

Background Insects and their products are used to treat various pathologies, particularly in traditional medicine. This treatment is performed empirically. Currently, the antibiotic resistance of pathogenic microorganisms is growing exponentially. To deal with this situation, it is essential to find other sources of bioactive molecules. The objecti...

Small-scale cereal-based food production companies have recently been growing in Ouagadougou. The promoters of these companies do not always apply good hygiene practices (GHP) during their activities, which can lead to the production of food of unsatisfactory quality, which can threaten the health of consumers. In view of this observation, this stu...

The lack of adequate knowledge of the culinary and sensory properties of most indigenous and wild foods hampers their promotion in human diets and the market. In the present study, 80 Burkinabe volunteers evaluated the sensory appeal and attributes of three selected Senegalia seed species (Zamnè, pseudoZamnè or Kumatiya, and S. erythrocalyx) and th...

In Burkina Faso, products and insect nests are used for therapeutic purposes in traditional medicine. However, this use by local populations is marginal and empirical. Our study aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial activity of insect products and their nests. For this purpose, the collected insect products and nests were finely ground. Hydroethano...

Insects are known for their harmful effects. However, they also have beneficial effects on humans, animals, plants, and ecosystems. Its beneficial uses include entomophagy and entomotherapy. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of insect extracts against Gram-negative bacteria. Antibacterial activities of thirteen...

Introduction: Malaria remains today the most frequent parasitic disease on the planet with, in 2021, 247 million cases and 619,000 deaths worldwide. Its control is compromised by the spread of the parasite's resistance to available antimalarials. The objective of our study is the characterization of Plasmodium falciparum resistance genes to common...

Artisanal food production has been developing in recent years in African cities. However, the promoters of the artisanal food production structures do not always apply good hygiene practices (GHP) during their activities, which can lead to the production of food of unsatisfactory quality. Thus, this study was initiated to assess the quality and pro...

This study presents the chemical composition of seven representative Senegalia (new Acacia s.l. segregate genus) seed species and discusses their food potential and safety. As shown, most of the analyzed seed species demonstrate unique chemical compositions, i.e., very low starch (<0.63 g/100 g dm (i.e., detection limit)) and glucose (1–2 g/100 g d...

Appropriate infant and young child feeding is essential to reduce mortality among children under 2 in emergency situations. Burkina Faso has been facing a growing humanitarian crisis since December 2018, which has resulted in large numbers of internally displaced people in several regions of the country, including the North, North-Central and East....

The lack of adequate knowledge of the culinary and sensory properties of most indigenous and wild foods hampers their promotion in human diets and the market. In the present study, 80 Burkinabe volunteers evaluated the sensory appeal and attributes of three selected Senegalia seed species (Zamnè, pseudoZamnè or Kumatiya, and S. erythrocalyx) and th...

Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites present in various foods, especially when production and conservation do not respect good hygiene practices (GHP). In Ouagadougou, maize flour is produced and sold in different structures by actors who do not always respect GHP. Thus, it is necessary to regularly control the quality of these flours. So, this is carr...

Purpose Intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine is widely used for the prevention of malaria in pregnant women in Africa. Known resistance cases of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine during pregnancy need to be follow up to support IPTp implementation in Burkina Faso. However, data on the development and spread of resistance to this...

In Africa, nearly 46% of all mortality will be attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 2030. While the cost of inaction far exceeds the cost of action against NCDs, global funding for the prevention and control of NCDs is minimal. The objective of this was to explore the Ministry of Health budget allocations for NCDs from 2010 to 2020 as...

RESUME L'eau est un élément vital pour tous les êtres vivants. Elle peut provenir de plusieurs sources dont les forages. Les eaux de forage sont souvent exposées à de nombreuses contaminations, elles peuvent donc présenter un risque pour la santé des consommateurs. Ainsi, cette étude s'était fixée pour objectif d'évaluer la qualité physico-chimique...

Nutritional studies make little reference to essential amino acids to explain undernutrition in protein-energy malnutrition. This study aimed to carry out biochemical characterization and amino acid profiling of Detarium microcarpum and Adansonia digitata fruit pulps and Moringa oleifera leaf powder to show their contribution to protein balance. Bi...

Breast milk becomes insufficient from the sixth month of a child's life, considering the quality and quantity, and must be supplemented with nutritionally dense foods. Thus, introducing adequate complementary foods in the child's diet is essential for his development. Very few studies have looked at the compliance of local infant flours with compos...

Burkina Faso recorded 1.800.000 internally displaced persons (IDP) in February 2022 due to the security crisis. 56% of them are in the East, Centre-North and North regions, where the nutritional situation of children aged 6 to 59 months is poorly known, hence this study. The nutritional status of 537 IDP and host children aged 6-59 months was asses...

Introduction: Achieving nutritional goals depends on individual, organisational and environmental capacities. The aim of this study was to analyse and identify capacity gaps among the coordination platforms and networks, and the key technical institutions related to nutrition in Burkina Faso for a capacity development plan formulation. Methods:...

Baobab pulp is consumed in Burkina Faso for its nutritional and health properties. This study aimed to evaluate biochemical, nutritional and microbiological quality of baobab pulp sold on the markets of Ouagadougou. A total of five samples were collected in five markets. Total aerobic mesophilic flora, Salmonella, Sighella, yeasts and molds, water...

The emergence and spread of carbapenem resistance in Gram-negative bacilli such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa through the production of carbapenemases is a global phenomenon. It threatens patient care and leads to therapeutic impasses. This study aims to genotypically determine the p...

Kawal is a fermented food condiment obtained by spontaneous fermentation of Senna obtusifolia leaves. Fermentative microbiota's consists of microorganisms producing a diversity of bioactive molecules. Thus, research of novel microbial products capable of inhibiting or eliminating plant and food pathogens is an absolute necessity. In this study, 126...

Background In Burkina Faso, suspicions have been raised that hospital liquid effluents are a source of microbiological contaminants in surface waters of urban and peri-urban areas. This study aimed to determine the antibiotic residues and the antibiotic resistance phenotype of potential pathogenic bacteria in the hospital liquid effluents discharge...

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for over 50% of total premature mortality in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, responses to the fight against NCDs are yet to be efficient in most of these countries. There is little published data on how this response is structured from a governance perspective in the context of global...

In Chad, grilled meat has been well appreciated and consumed regularly. However, it could be the cause of many diseases if handled under unhygienic conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality and antimicrobial resistance profile of strains of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli isolated from grilled meat in...

Background From 6 months of age, children need, in addition to breast milk, a complementary food whose nutritional composition meets their needs. However, low consumption of child-specific foods in favor of adult foods has been documented. Thus, the lack of adaptation of children to family feeding conditions has been the source of frequent malnutri...

Momordica charantia Linn. (Cucurbitaceae), the wild variety of bitter melon, and Morinda lucida Benth (Rubiaceae) were commonly used as a popular folk medicine in Benin. This study aimed to appreciate the ethnopharmacological knowledge and evaluate the antioxidant and anti�inflammatory effects of M. charantia and M. lucida leaves extracts. Semi-str...

This study was carried out to elucidate the factors responsible for the hard‐to‐cook problem of Senegalia seeds, overlooked wild legumes in the arid tropics. Accordingly, they were identified as medium size (diameter = 7–9 mm and weight = 60–100 mg), flattened (thickness = 1.5–2.5 mm), and wax‐coated seeds, demonstrating high and variable coat frac...

Objective: In the past, studies on antimicrobial resistance were carried out on pathogens in the clinical areas. However, since then, this phenomenon has become a general case both in the environment and in the food sector. This systematic review aimed to review the various scientific publications on the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics in fo...

The charmout is a meat product obtained by drying meat and used in the preparation of sauces in some Sahelian countries. However, charmout is produced and sold under unhygienic conditions. It is therefore susceptible to contamination by pathogenic and toxigenic microorganisms. The objective of this study was to isolate and identify bacterial and fu...