Abstract: Background: The nutritional quality of fruit and vegetables plays an important role in promoting good health. However, concerns have emerged in Côte d'Ivoire about the artificial ripening of plantains - an increasingly common practice that may pose food safety risks. Despite its growing prevalence, this issue remains underexplored in local research.
Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the comparative effects of artificial ripening - using calcium carbide (CaC₂) and ethephon - versus........
KeyWord: Plantain, calcium carbide, ethephon, artificial ripening, nutritional quality, food safety.
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