- Volume 11, Number 1 (2023)
BURNING QUESTIONS: HUMAN HEALTH RISKS OF PAHS IN SMOKED FISH FROM TOGO
Kossi Améwou Komla, Akouavi Adjowa Dzifa
The ancient art of smoking, a culinary tradition passed down through generations, has been an integral food preservation method across diverse regions globally. This technique, often coupled with processes like cooking, drying, and salting, not only enhances preservation through its dehydrating, bactericidal, and antioxidant attributes, but also imparts distinctive flavor and hue to food products. Fish smoking, a time-honored preservation practice, remains prevalent, particularly in developing nations where it plays a crucial role in sustaining traditional culinary heritage and ensuring food security.
FROM SEED TO SPROUT: ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF IAA ON COWPEA DEVELOPMENT
Blessing Chukwudi Akpan, Mohammed Bello Amina
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) stands as a crucial food crop, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, known for its rich protein content. In certain semi-humid tropic regions, cowpea contributes more than half of the protein in human diets. Its nutrient profile, with approximately 63% carbohydrates, 25% proteins, and low fat content, along with various vitamins and minerals, makes it a highly valuable dietary source. Both the seeds and leaves of cowpea are edible, offering an affordable and high-quality plant-based protein option. Despite its numerous benefits, efforts to enhance cowpea production have yet to meet the demand within sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigates the...
SOCIOECONOMIC DYNAMICS OF KWALE COUNTY'S FISHER AND SEAWEED FARMER COMMUNITIES
Dr. Elena Martínez López, Antonio Rodríguez Sánchez
The coastal marine fishing communities of Kenya have been reliant on fishing for their economic sustenance for countless generations. This occupation, passed down through the ages, has provided livelihoods for thousands of small-scale fishermen, as well as those engaged in various ancillary activities such as fish trading, processing, transportation, net crafting, and boat construction. However, recent years have witnessed a decline in fish catches, primarily attributed to the deterioration of mangrove habitats. This decline is exacerbated by practices like destructive fishing methods. Additional factors contributing to this decline encompass unregulated harvesting, coral reef degradation due to pollution from inadequate sewage...