African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Processing, storage methods and quality attributes of spices and aromatic herbs in the local merchandising chain in Benin

Akpo-Djènontin D. O. O.
  • Akpo-Djènontin D. O. O.
  • Laboratory of Food Science, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, 03 BP 2819 Cotonou, Benin.
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Anihouvi V. B.
  • Anihouvi V. B.
  • Laboratory of Food Science, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, 03 BP 2819 Cotonou, Benin.
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Vissoh V. P.
  • Vissoh V. P.
  • Laboratory of Food Science, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, 03 BP 2819 Cotonou, Benin.
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Gbaguidi F.
  • Gbaguidi F.
  • Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, University of Abomey-Calavi, 01 BP 526, Cotonou, Benin.
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Soumanou M.
  • Soumanou M.
  • Laboratory of Study and Research in Applied Chemistry (LERCA/EPAC/UAC), 01 BP2009, Cotonou, Benin.
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  •  Received: 25 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 14 July 2016
  •  Published: 15 September 2016

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