Situation of Consumption of Seasoning Broths in Three Cities in Côte d'Ivoire: Abidjan, Bouaké and Daloa

Abstract

Introduction: Seasoning broths have become an indispensable ingredient of more than 80% of households. The objective of this study is to assess the consumption of seasoning broths in three cities of Côte d'Ivoire: Abidjan, Bouaké and Daloa. Methodology: Survey missions were carried out from 2<sup>nd</sup> June 2022 to 10th August 2022 in Abidjan, Bouaké and Daloa. Results: Tablet (Maggi), Soumara and shrimp (Maggi) broths were the most consumed with 36%, 18% and 17% of the surveyed households respectively. The most consumed broths are Crevette (Maggi) in Bouaké, Poulet (Maggi) in Daloa and Tablette (Maggi) in Abidjan. The long consumption periods were in Bouaké with Soumara (16.7 years), Poulet (Maggi) (16.5 years) and Tablette (Maggi) (16.3 years). The daily consumption frequencies were between 2 and 3. The recorded frequencies were between 1.12 and 2.13 in Abidjan, between 2.7 and 3 in Bouaké and, 2 and 2.05 in Daloa. Conclusion: The most consumed broths were Tablette (Maggi), Soumara and Crevette (Maggi), respectively. Bouaké recorded the longest consumption periods of 14 to 16.7 years. Daily consumption frequencies ranged from 2 to 3 broths/day. Investigations will be conducted for the enhancement of the traditional broth «Soumara» for its highly appreciated properties in food and traditional medicine.