African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5249

Full Length Research Paper

Assessing the effects of two fermentation methods on the physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of “placali” prepared from three improved cassava varieties

Cho Evelyne J. R. Adiko
  • Cho Evelyne J. R. Adiko
  • Researcher Technology Station, National Center for Agronomic Research, Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Yapi Eric Yapi
  • Yapi Eric Yapi
  • Researcher Technology Station, National Center for Agronomic Research, Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Kando Prudence Deffan
  • Kando Prudence Deffan
  • Researcher Technology Station, National Center for Agronomic Research, Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Antonin Kouassi
  • Antonin Kouassi
  • Nangui Abrogoua University, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Olubukola Oluranti Babalola
  • Olubukola Oluranti Babalola
  • Food Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa.
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Patricia N’goran-Haddad
  • Patricia N’goran-Haddad
  • Researcher Technology Station, National Center for Agronomic Research, Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire.
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  •  Received: 13 August 2024
  •  Accepted: 28 January 2025
  •  Published: 30 April 2025

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