Mamoudou H. Dicko

Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (ex université de Ouagadougou), Burkina Faso · Biochimie Microbiologie

Introduction Burkina Faso is facing a serious public health problem of chronic malnutrition and mortality in children under the age of 5. To tackle this situation, a number of child nutrition interventions have been implemented. This study aims to assess the impact of these interventions on the nutritional status of children aged 0–5 years between...

Objective The creation of a healthy food environment is highly dependent on the policies that governments choose to implement. The objective of this study is to compare the level of implementation of current public policies aimed at creating healthy food environments in Burkina Faso with international good practice indicators. Design This evaluati...

Purpose The emergence of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic Enterobacteriaceae is a public health problem in tropical countries such as Burkina Faso. Antibiotic resistance could be identified using a variety of approaches. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of pathogenic enterobacteria strains from three sources, as well as their antibiot...

Non-timber forest products such as lianas provide essential nutrients for human health and should be exploited in Burkina Faso. In order to better valorization, this study aimed to investigate the nutritional potential of Saba senegalensis fruit. The samples of fruit were obtained from three climatic regions then biochemical composition and nutriti...

Polygala multiflora is an important source of oil that needs to be valorized. This study aimed to investigate the potential of P. multiflora as an oleaginous plant. The physical and chemical properties of oil extracted from P. multiflora seeds were analyzed according to standard methods. The main physical parameters were yield of oil (43.25 ± 2.3%)...

The Sahel is a region particularly characterized by undernutrition in several forms. In Burkina Faso, where several interventions have been carried out across the past several years, the nutritional situation of children under five years of age is still characterized by persistent stunting in the Est, Sahel, and Cascades regions. This study aims to...

The agri-food industry generates biowastes which negatively impact the environment if not managed efficiently. This article presents an overview of the work carried out on biowastes’ management with a view to efficiently valorizing mango by-products in Burkina Faso. Mango processing in Burkina Faso is the largest source of biowastes, estimated betw...

Background: In Burkina Faso, anemia is a serious public health problem, with a prevalence well above the 40% threshold. We need to identify the factors associated with it in order to combat this scourge effectively. Objective: The objective of this study is to identify associated factors of anemia among women of childbearing age in the eastern regi...

Peanuts are a tropical crop widely cultivated throughout the world. The seed is the most important part of the peanut. Burkina Faso is the 16th largest producer of peanuts in the world. Despite its economic and nutritional potential, peanut growers are subject to aflatoxin contamination. This present study aimed to evaluate the phenolic compounds a...

Background. Anemia in children aged 6 to 59 months is a public health problem in Burkina Faso with a prevalence well above the 40% estimated by WHO globally for this age group. Aim. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of anemia in children aged 6 to 59 months. Methods. This was a cross-sectional descrip...

Introduction The food environment is an important factor in the efforts of countries worldwide to achieve a transition to sustainable food systems. The objective of this study is to formulate and prioritize actions to be addressed to the government of Burkina Faso for the creation of a healthy food environment, which will contribute to reducing mal...

This study consisted in the formulation and evaluation of the organoleptic, physicochemical, and microbiological qualities of nectars and jam prepared from Vitex doniana fruit. Nectars (five types) consisted of two acidulated with lemon, two acidulated with tamarind with pH values of 3.45 and 3.55, and a control. Jams (three types) were made as one...

Background Micronutrient deficiencies are a serious public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, with particularly devastating consequences for children's health. In Burkina Faso, this burden, which is particularly marked by vitamin A deficiency, is exacerbated in certain areas where security and humanitarian problems are reducing access to health...

Background Breastfeeding practices during the first 1000 days of a child’s life are crucial for their health, development and survival. However, several factors influence mothers' sensitivity to breastfeeding. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers of children aged 6 to 12 months on colostru...

Context School-age is a dynamic period of growth and development, leading to good health and a productive adult life. Adequate dietary intake provides essential nutrients for growth, health and cognition. However, the practices of adequate nutrition is still not a matter of course for schoolchildren in many countries. The aim of this study was to i...

Background Governments have a central role to play in creating a food environment that will enable people to have and maintain healthy eating practices. Objectives This study analyzes public policies and government actions related to creating healthy food environments in Burkina Faso. Methods The Healthy Food Environment Policy Index tool used fo...

The consumption of unsafe water in rural areas is a real public health problem in developing countries. This situation mainly affects children under five years of age and causes several deaths and many cases of malnutrition every year. The objective of this study was to evaluate and optimize the capacity of four local plant extracts in the potabili...

Background Child malnutrition remains a public health problem affecting both children under 5 years of age and adolescents in Burkina Faso. However, school-age children are not always considered in programs to reduce malnutrition, despite their negative impact on school performance. This study sought to identify the factors associated with the nutr...

Introduction The fruit of Saba senegalensis plays an important role in household nutrition. It is an important source of sweet carbohydrates, minerals, vitamin C, provitamin A and has many biological properties. It is also of economical importance and employment for rural populations, through the processing of fruit. Unfortunately, the lack of exha...

Non-timber forest products are often disregarded in favor of primary crops in Burkina Faso, despite their nutritional significance and contribution to food self-sufficiency. However, the lack of scientific information regarding the amino acid content of Saba senegalensis pulp impedes its utilization in various foods production. Consequently, the pr...

The study aimed to evaluate phenolic content and antioxidant and antibacterial potentials of the fractions of the hydroethanolic extract of Uvaria chamae leaves, a food plant from Burkina Faso. Thus, the hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, and butanol fractions of the hydroalcoholic extract after drying were used to determine phenolic compound...

Context: School age is a dynamic period of growth and development for good health and a productive adult life. Adequate dietary intake provides the nutrients essential for growth, health and cognition. The practice of adequate nutrition is still not a given in school-age children. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify the factors associated w...

Aqueous extracts of calyx from Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) (roselle) are highly appreciated for their nutritional and therapeutic effects, especially as anti-hypertensive substances. This study aimed to evaluate their anti-hypertensive potential through an in vitro inhibition assay of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and hypertension precursor enzy...

Consumption of tomato products has long been associated with a decreased risk of several chronic diseases. The problems of keeping tomatoes fresh led to their processing. This transformation generates by-products which constitute a pollution problem and require recovery. To reduce the environmental pollution caused by these tomato by-products, many...

Background In the face of food shortages and precariousness, school meals are an effective means of encouraging pupils to attend and stay in school, and of combating nutritional deficiencies. Unfortunately, there are bottlenecks to be identified and resolved. Objective Analyzing the composition of meals served to school-age children in primary sch...

Cashew kernels (Anacardium occidentale L.) have enormous nutritional and health potential. However, its consumption, mainly in roasted or fried form, is low compared with other agricultural products. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of heat treatments on the physicochemical and nutritional parameters of cashew kernels from three localities i...

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Cette étude prospective a consisté à déterminer la composition physico-chimique et nutritionnelle dele pollen produit dans différentes localités du Burkina Faso. Les principaux constituants ont été déterminés parméthodes standards. Les résultats montrent une proportion massique (g/100 g) de matière sèche comprise entre 17,15 ± 3,69 à34,65 ± 5,05 po...

Sesame (Sesanum indicum L.) is one of the primary annual oilseeds grown in Africa and Asia. Sesame seed oil (SSO) is of great economic and human nutrition interest worldwide. Due to its composition in phytochemical antioxidants and profile in unsaturated fatty acids, sesame is used as a biological source of essential fatty acids. It contains bioact...

The misuse of pesticides and their overdose on vegetables has an impact on people's health. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cultivation and phytosanitary practices of tomato growers at the Loumbila and Ouahigouya vegetable growing sites. A survey on cultural and phytosanitary practices was carried out among 25 tomato producers at thes...

The quality profile of the six most important mango varieties from Burkina Faso, as well as their potential use, was investigated. It appeared that Amélie variety showed the highest levels of total sugars (74.49±0.04 % dry weight), β-carotene (1752.72±41.64 µg/100 g of fresh weight), vitamin C (58.94±1.77 mg/100 g of fresh weight), titratable acidi...

A prospective study was conducted on feeds for local poultry in Burkina Faso. The objective of this study was to contribute to the improvement of the nutritional and economic quality of feeds for local poultry. Design of experimental (DOE) method was used to formulate ten feeds with mainly local raw materials and an evaluation of their nutritional...

(1) Background: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a staple food cereal for most of the rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa. In Burkina Faso, a great diversity of sorghum cultivar is cultivated, but its nutritional potential still needs to be assessed. This study aims to characterize the physicochemical and nutritional profile of grains f...

The definitions of dietary fiber are based on scientific and regulatory purposes, mainly with emphasis on its functional impact and benefits to the organism. The aim of this review was to present dietary fiber classification, benefits and importance for human diet and recommendations to promote its consumption. The methodology used in this review i...

The aim of the study was to evaluate the acceptability of composite breads based on local cereal (millet and sorghum) formulations. Bread preparations based on 50% wheat flour and 50% local cereal flour were made in the presence of exopolysaccharide (Eps) production stimulated by a strain of Weissella confusa A16 in the fermented dough. Seven formu...

This study highlights the possibility of using plant extracts as biocoagulants to replace aluminum sulfate in the process of raw water potabilization. For this purpose, nine plants were identified by an investigation and their effectiveness was evaluated in the laboratory by coagulation/flocculation on surface waters. Out of the nine plants identif...

Cashew tree has two parts of food industry and nutrition interest, i.e the nut and the juicy apple. This study aimed to carry out a phytochemical characterization, determine the antioxidant properties and evaluate the influence of temperature on the phytonutrient composition of cashew fruits. The contents of ascorbic acids, phytates, and tannins, o...

Extracts from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (roselle) have been used traditionally as a food, in herbal medicine, in hot and cold beverages, as flavouring or coloring agent in the food industry. In vitro and in vivo studies and trials provide evidence, but roselle is poorly characterised phytochemically due to the extraction processes. The optimization of...

This study aims to evaluate the phytonutrient composition, antioxidant activity and nutraceutical potential of peels and seeds of two tomato cultivars. Levels of phytonutrients such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, chlorophyll, salicylic acid and vitamin C were assessed. Potential in vitro antioxidant activities were evaluated. Tomato has quite...

Purpose Alkaline-fermented foods (AFFs) play an essential role in the diet of millions of Africans particularly in the fight against hidden hunger. Among AFFs, soumbala is a very popular condiment in Burkina Faso, available and affordable, rich in macronutrients (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, essential amino acids, and fatty acids), micronutrime...

Despite its specific climatic and soil conditions, tomato has adapted to a wide range of conditions that can influence its yield and the nutritional quality of its fruits. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of production zones on the nutritional and nutraceutical quality of by-products of two tomato cultivars. Levels (dry mat...

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is a cross-pollinating plant whose fruit consists of two parts, the nut, and the apple. This study aimed to carry out agro-morphological characteristics of cashew fruits to establish relationships with their physicochemical and nutritional properties. Thirty (30) cashew accessions fruits were sampled in different...

Background: Groundnut is an important food crop in West Africa. It is an oilseed that provides food and nutritional security for many populations. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different soil types on the nutritional quality of groundnut. Methods: This study was done in the village of Lebda located in the Centre-North r...

The cashew plant is an allogamous plant that produces two types of fruits: the nut and the cashew apple. The present study was conducted to perform a comparison of proximate and phytonutrient compositions of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) nuts and apples from different geographical areas of Burkina Faso. For this purpose, 60 samples of apples a...

Background Soumbala is a highly loved alkaline traditional fermented food condiment in Burkina Faso. It harbors various microbiota dominated by fermentative Bacillus spp. as functional microorganism with little confirmed health-promoting properties. Methods The present study aimed to evaluate six Bacillus strains previously isolated and identified...

Soybean is widely used in the food industry because of its high fatty acid and protein content. However, the increased use of pesticides to control pests during cultivation, in addition to being a public health concern, may influence the nutritional quality of soybeans. This study aimed to assess the nutritional quality of soybeans with respect to...

Soybeans (Glycine max) are one of the most widely grown oilseeds in the world. Soybeans are processed into several products. However, during these transformation processes, the nutritional value of the beans can be greatly affected. Therefore, it was important to find optimal conditions under which soybeans can be processed while retaining their nu...

Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] is a cucurbit with high value in Burkina Faso. It is appreciated for its fruits, which are widely consumed. In the literature, watermelon is described as an important source of bioactive compounds beneficial to health. There is very little scientific data on this supposed nutraceutical potenti...

Extracts from Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (roselle) have been used traditionally as a food, in herbal medicine, in hot and cold beverages, as flavouring or coloring agent in the food industry. In vitro and in vivo studies and trials provide evidence, but roselle is poorly characterised phytochemically due to the extraction processes. The optimization of...

Background Natural herbal compounds are a source and alternative for new compounds with anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, in-depth studies should be carried out to assess their safety and efficacy in order to avoid or prevent toxicological risks of these natural plant-based substances. V. doniana is a species of food plant used for the treat...

Malnutrition is a global phenomenon that mainly affects children under five years old, the elderly and food insecure people. It can be linked to undernourishment or overnutrition. To prevent it, a healthy and balanced diet, rich in energy and micronutrients, is necessary. The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional composition and c...

Background Plants are greatly affected by pedoclimatic conditions. They can alter the physiology of plants and affect seeds agro-morphological and physicochemical characteristics. It is therefore conceivable that tree species which have a potential as oil/fat producing plants are affected by pedoclimatic conditions variability. This study aims to e...

The plants native to tropical climates and even southern Africa (5/8) are considerable, which served as a matrix for the isolation and identification of natural sweeteners. These compounds of plant origin have become essential in many fields. From the agronomic industry to the pharmaceutical industry, their use is aimed at combating the supply of g...

This study consisted of the physicochemical, phytochemical and antioxidant characterisation of two varieties of Hibiscus sabdariffa, to evaluate the influence of genetic and environmental factors on these parameters leading to an objective and rigorous classification of our extracts. To this end, calyxes and seeds of the red and white phenotypes we...