Oxidative Stability and Quality of Artisanal Cottonseed Oils in Kossodo (Burkina Faso)

Key Points

• Artisanal cottonseed oils exhibit varying oxidative stability levels, crucial for shelf life and safety.
• Quality assessments indicate that some oils meet nutritional standards, vital for local dietary needs.
• Observation of oil characteristics shows significant differences, emphasizing artisanal production's variability.
• These findings suggest that enhancing processing methods may improve oil quality, benefiting consumers.