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Knowledge, Perception and Consumption of Indigenous Foods in Gauteng Region, South Africa by Kesa, Hema, Tchuenchieu Kamgain, Alex D., Kwazi Zuma, Mthokozisi, Mbhenyane, Xikombiso

“…Urbanisation in South Africa has led to a nutritional transition from traditional diets (mainly based on indigenous foods) to a Western diet. Currently, the…”
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Modern vs traditional indigenous diet preference in Gauteng region, South Africa: A public health concern? by Tchuenchieu Kamgain, Alex D., Onyenweaku, Eridiong, Kesa, Hema

“…The prevalence of non-communicable diseases still represents a public health concern in South Africa, of which eating habits are some of the main risk factors…”
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COVID-19 preventives consumed in South Africa versus other Sub-Saharan African countries by Onyenweaku, Eridiong O, Tchuenchieu, Alex K, Kesa, Hema

“…The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been of global concern as it has affected the health of many and the economies of nations. In…”
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The role of nutrition knowledge in dietary adjustments during COVID-19 pandemic by Onyenweaku, Eridiong, Fila, Winifred, Akpanukoh, Andyno, Kalu, Muriel, Tchuenchieu Kamgain, Alex, Kesa, Hema

“…Knowledge/awareness significantly influences people's dietary choices, lifestyle, and inadvertently their health outcomes; hence it is imperative that people…”
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Availability and accessibility of indigenous foods in Gauteng region, South Africa by Kesa, Hema, Tchuenchieu Kamgain, Alex D., Zuma, Mthokozisi Kwazi, Mbhenyane, Xikombiso

“…While South Africa maintains national food security, food insecurity persists at the household level, with not all households having access to sufficient food…”
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Food safety behavioural changes among the population in Sub-Saharan Africa during the COVID-19 first wave by Tchuenchieu Kamgain, Alex D., Kesa, Hema, Onyenweaku, Eridiong O.

“…Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is known as a region that is highly affected by foodborne illnesses; and like the rest of the world, SSA is also deeply concerned…”
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Effect of the coronavirus pandemic on nutrition and health of adults in Calabar, Nigeria: A post-lockdown analysis by Onyenweaku, Eridiong O, Kesa, Hema, Tchuenchieu, Alex K, Kuhudzai, Anesu G

“…Background: The food security and nutrition of millions of people around the world is currently being threatened by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…”
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Occurrence of Total Aflatoxins, Aflatoxin B1, and Ochratoxin A in Chicken and Eggs in Some Cameroon Urban Areas and Population Dietary Exposure by Tatfo Keutchatang, Fabrice De Paul, Tchuenchieu, Alex K., Nguegwouo, Evelyne, Mouafo, Hippolyte Tene, Bouelet Ntsama, Isabelle Sandrine, Kansci, Germain, Medoua, Gabriel Nama

“…Consumption of chicken and eggs contaminated by mycotoxins could lead to a public health concern. This study was conducted to evaluate the dietary exposure of…”
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A Pilot-study of the use of Nutrition-related Apps and Software in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Tchuenchieu, Alex, Kesa, Hema, Koufie, Gifty, Onyenweaku, Eridiong O.

“…The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdown measures have risen the malnutrition problem in the world, especially in Africa. The use of nutrition…”
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Characterization of Mexican coriander (Eryngium foetidum) essential oil and its inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in vitro and during mild thermal pasteurization of pineapple juice by Ngang, Jean J Essia, Nyegue, Maximilienne A, Ndoye, Foe C, Tchuenchieu Kamgain, Alex D, Sado Kamdem, Sylvain L, Lanciotti, Rosalba, Gardini, Fausto, Etoa, François-Xavier

“…The aim of this work was to characterize the essential oil (EO) of Eryngium foetidum (EfEO) and assess its activity toward Listeria monocytogenes in broth and…”
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Evaluation of sanitary risks associated with the consumption of street food in the city of Yaoundé (Cameroon): case of braised fish from Mvog-Ada, Ngoa Ekélé, Simbock, Ahala and Olézoa by Tchigui Manga Maffouo, Stephanie, Tene Mouafo, Hippolyte, Mouokeu, Raymond Simplice, Manet, Linda, Kamgain Tchuenchieu, Alex, Noutsa Simo, Boris, Tchuitcheu Djeuachi, Huguette, Nama Medoua, Gabriel, Tchoumbougnang, François

“…An investigation was performed to evaluate the braising fish practices and the level of hygiene of the sellers in the city of Yaoundé. Thereafter, five braised…”
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Synergistic Action of Mild Heat and Essential Oil Treatments on Culturability and Viability of Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Tested In Vitro and in Fruit Juice by Di Gregorio, Luciana, Tchuenchieu, Alex, Poscente, Valeria, Arioli, Stefania, Del Fiore, Antonella, Costanzo, Manuela, Giorgi, Debora, Lucretti, Sergio, Bevivino, Annamaria

“…The strengthening effect of a mild temperature treatment on the antimicrobial efficacy of essential oils has been widely reported, often leading to an…”
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Development of a predictive model of the microbial inactivation of L. monocytogenes during low thermal treatment of fruit juices in combination with carvacrol as aroma compound by Tchuenchieu, Alex, Sado Kamdem, Sylvain, Bevivino, Annamaria, Etoa, Francois-Xavier, Essia Ngang, Jean-Justin

“…Mild heat treatment of fruit juices in combination with natural aroma compounds has been reported as an alternative to conventional pasteurization to better…”
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Popular cleaning systems of bottles reused for traditional food packaging in the city of Yaoundé (Cameroon) and study of their prospective effectiveness on biofilms by Mouafo, Hippolyte T., Adjele, Jorelle J. B., Hell, Raïssa H., Baomog, Annick M. B., Tchuenchieu, Alex D., Kamgnia, Junior A. N., Manet, Linda, Bonny, Patrice, Baleba, Roger M. M., Medoua, Gabriel N.

“…This study was focused on the collecting and recycling systems of bottles reused for traditional food packaging in the city of Yaoundé and the presence of…”
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In vitro antimicrobial activity of Millettia laurentii De Wild and Lophira alata Banks ex C. F. Gaertn on selected foodborne pathogens associated to gastroenteritis by Mouafo, Hippolyte Tene, Tchuenchieu, Alex Dimitri Kamgain, Nguedjo, Maxwell Wandji, Edoun, Ferdinand Lanvin Ebouel, Tchuente, Boris Ronald Tonou, Medoua, Gabriel Nama

“…This study aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial potential of aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of two Cameroonian plants against selected foodborne…”
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Effect of a Previous Acid Adaptation of Zygosaccharomyces bailii on its Growth Kinetic in Acidic Media by Tchuenchieu, Alex, POP, Carmen, Kamdem, Sylvain Sado, Mudura, Elena, Essia Ngang, Jean Justin, Rotar, Ancuta M., Etoa, François Xavier

“…The growth response of Zygosaccharomyces bailii acid adapted cells was assessed in acidified media. Yeast cells were first pre-cultured in nutrient broth…”
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Physicochemical properties and antioxidant potential of honey from Cameroon agroecological zones by Yangoua, Huguette, Dibacto, Ruth Edwige Kemadjou, Tchuente, Boris Ronald Tonou, Nyobe, Emilienne Carine, Wandji Nguedjo, Maxwell, Alex Dimitri, Tchuenchieu Kamgain, Kamini, Melanie Flore Godam

“…Cellular respiration produces reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can lead to oxidative stress and significant health issues, including chronic diseases and…”
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How Worried Are You about Food Fraud? A Preliminary Multi-Country Study among Consumers in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries by Soon-Sinclair, Jan Mei, Imathiu, Samuel, Obadina, Adewale Olusegun, Dongho Dongmo, Fabrice Fabien, Kamgain, Alex Dimitri Tchuenchieu, Moholisa, Ennet, Saba, Courage Kosi Setsoafia, Walekhwa, Abel Wilson, Hunga, Henry, Kussaga, Jamal

“…Food fraud is an old, recurring, and global threat to public health. It poses a serious threat to food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite the…”
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Ochratoxin A in black pepper, white pepper and clove sold in Yaoundé (Cameroon) markets: contamination levels and consumers’ practices increasing health risk by Nguegwouo, Evelyne, Sone, Lucien Etame, Tchuenchieu, Alex, Tene, Hippolyte Mouafo, Mounchigam, Emile, Njayou, Nico Frederic, Nama, Gabriel Medoua

“…Background Spices are widely consumed in Cameroon, but there is no data available concerning their mycotoxin contamination. A cross-sectional study was…”
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Occurrence of Total Aflatoxins, Aflatoxin B[sub.1], and Ochratoxin A in Chicken and Eggs in Some Cameroon Urban Areas and Population Dietary Exposure by Tatfo Keutchatang, Fabrice De Paul, Tchuenchieu, Alex K, Nguegwouo, Evelyne, Mouafo, Hippolyte Tene, Bouelet Ntsama, Isabelle Sandrine, Kansci, Germain, Medoua, Gabriel Nama

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