Journal of Food Technology
ISSN: Online 1993-6036ISSN: Print 1684-8462
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Abstract
The use of pesticides is the best pest control option for Ivorian food crop growers. This practice is used to increase production and meet the ever‐growing food needs of city dwellers. In this study, some of the main locally‐grown vegetables and fruit most consumed in Abidjan and from the main production areas were identified, along with their phytosanitary characteristics. Various surveys and a literature review have enabled us to identify the main vegetables and fruit and some of their phytosanitary characteristics. This work revealed that white aubergines, tomatoes and pineapples were among the main locally‐grown vegetables and fruit most eaten by the people of Abidjan. The main local production areas were the Goh region, the Indénié‐Djuablin region and the Sud‐Comoé region. The pesticides used on these crops were insecticides, fungicides and herbicides respectively. Substances not authorised for use on these crops were found, including acetamiprid+cypermethrin (40EC), imidacloprid+ bifenthrin, dimethomorph+fluazinam (400 SC), profenos+cypermethrin (440 EC) and emamectin benzoate+abamectin. The choice of crop protection products as a whole, the method and place of storage and the post‐harvest period were not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The main local fruit and vegetables consumed by Abidjan residents have the same phytosanitary characteristics, regardless of where they are grown. An analysis of the risks associated with consuming these foods should be considered.
How to cite this article:
B.J.L. Yogone, Y.D. Adjouman, M. Adou and F.A. Tetchi. Characteristics of the Main Fruit and Vegetables Grown in Côte d'Ivoire and Most Commonly Consumed in the City of Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makjft.2024.1.9
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1684-8462/10.36478/makjft.2024.1.9