Evaluation of the physicochemical parameters of edible oils sold in the three cities of Burkina Faso. Issue 6 (14th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaboré, Kabakdé; Konaté, Kiéssoun; Sama, Hemayoro; Dakuyo, Roger; Sanou, Abdoudramane; Bazié, David; Diao, Mamounata; Dicko, Mamoudou Hama
• Is Part Of: Food science & nutrition. Volume 10:Issue 6(2022)
• Page Start: 2029
• Page End: 2035
• Publication Date: 2022-03-14
• Subjects: edible oils -- physicochemical -- refined oils -- unrefined oil; Food industry and trade -- Periodicals; Food -- Periodicals; Nutrition -- Periodicals; 664
• DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2819
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2048-7177

Abstract

Abstract: The edible oil needs of African countries are met by imported or locally produced ones. Therefore, consumers are generally confronted with a choice of edible oils of poorly controlled quality. However, quality control of edible oils for local consumption is of high necessity. This study aimed to assess the quality of edible oils sold and consumed in some cities in Burkina Faso. Oil samples collected in the cities of Dédougou, Koudougou, and Nouna were used for several analyses. Oil samples from palm, refined and unrefined cottonseed, and groundnut were collected. Standard methods were used to assess the physicochemical quality parameters of the oils, including the peroxide value, water and volatile matter content, acid value, traces of soap, and mineral oil contents. The parameters varied significantly depending on the oil type, but not by the locality of origin. The peroxide indices had varied from 3.24 to 39.99 mEq O2 /kg oil. The acid indices varied from 0.22 mg KOH/g to 1.24 mg KOH/g. The water and volatile matter contents ranged from 0.04% to 0.88%. The test for traces of soap gave values ranging from 0 to 76 ppm. For the mineral oil test, four samples of cottonseed oil collected in Dedougou gave positive results. Compared to international reference standards, in particular the Codex Alimentarius standard, it may constitute a health risk for consumers. The poor storage, distribution, and marketing conditions of the oils could explain their poor quality. In order to provide consumers with quality oils, regular controls must be undertaken in the places where the oils are stored and/or marketed. Abstract : Oil is an important food for the human organism; however, the oils sold on our markets do not all respect the quality standards. In Burkina Faso, mainly in Koudougou, Dédougou, and Nouna, high levels of mineral oils and traces of soap have been detected, in addition to extensive oxidation, and these oils can therefore constitute a public health problem. Political leaders should therefore ensure that the quality standards for all oils sold on their markets are strictly respected.