This drop is largely due to the widespread availability of refrigeration systems and a growing loss of interest in traditional African foods. Fermented root plants such as cassava and yam have ...

Over the years, we’ve published several articles that shine a light on these traditional foods. In this piece, we highlight some of those stories, celebrating the power and promise of Africa’s ...

Africa's rich diversity in traditional diets offers unique opportunities to gain valuable insights into how food influences health.' De Mast finds it remarkable how significant the effects of diet ...

Urbanization and increased availability of processed foods in Africa are shifting dietary patterns, with many people abandoning traditional diets for Western-style diets. To explore the effects of ...

and traditional leafy vegetables such as terere (amaranth) and managu (black nightshade). Designed to showcase the diversity of local African foods and the innovative work of the Alliance of ...

Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms. The fermentation process ...

This drop is largely due to the widespread availability of refrigeration systems and a growing loss of interest in traditional African foods. Fermented root plants such as cassava and yam have ...