Impacts of storage practices on the physical, culinary and sensory quality of Kponan yam (Dioscorea cayenensis‐rotundata) from Côte d'Ivoire during storage
Kouakou Nestor Kouassi,
Yapo Hypolithe Kouadio,
Kouadio Benal Kouassi
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUNDKponan is the most popular yam (Dioscorea cayenensis‐rotundata) variety in Côte d'Ivoire. Unfortunately, losses due to rotting during storage do not ensure a regular supply to markets. This study aimed to identify the impacts of cultivation and storage practices in the main production areas on physical, cooking and sensory characteristics of Kponan. To this end, yams grown in Bondoukou were stored in straw huts, those grown in Bouna in pits and those grown in Kouassi‐Kouassikro in the open air, accor… Show more
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