Research Article - Journal of Food Technology and Preservation (2025) Volume 9, Issue 1

Contribution of traditional techniques in the stabilization of raw milk in the Sahel of Niger.

This study was conducted in the city of Maradi and the department of Konni in Niger. Its objective is to study the different traditional methods of stabilizing raw milk in Niger to improve them. The method consisted of conducting individual interviews. There were 200 respondents, including 100 in Maradi and 100 in Konni. The analysis showed us that this is a predominantly female activity. In Maradi, the age range of 15 to 30 represents the majority while in Konni, the most represented age range is 39 to 47 years. In both sites, their main activity is based on livestock farming for the majority with 66% in Maradi and 50% in Konni respectively. The different traditional methods of preservation found are 4 in number: Preservation with cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) grains, with guinea pepper, with ginger (Zingiber officinale), and with chili (Capsicum annuum). In both sites, knowledge of preservation methods with cowpea grains and Guinea pepper (Xylopia aethiopica) exceeds other preservation methods. The maximum preservation time chosen by most people surveyed is 4 days with 46% in Maradi and 67% in Konni. The stabilization method with guinea pepper is the best known on both sites. The place of procurement of milk is Rouga (breeding site); i.e. 92% in Maradi and 71% in Konni. Producers as well as small traders use the same stabilization methods. Overall, the stabilization method with guinea pepper is the most appreciated. It is followed by stabilization with cowpea grains. The laboratory experiment showed us that the stabilization method with cowpea grains is the most effective with a lower Dornic degree. We can conclude that the degree of stabilization of raw milk varies on the one hand, with the product used to preserve it, and on the other hand, with the temperature depending on the storage time.

Author(s):

Issoufou Amadou*, Oumarou Samna Soumana, Ibrahim Halilou Amadou, Mahamane Nouhou Bazanfare

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