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ArticleInternational journal of food science2026

Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Various Storage Packages on Maize (

Paa Kwesi Bordoh, Evans Ntim Amedor, Kombat Damlun, Evans Frimpong Boateng

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Paa Kwesi BordohDepartment of Horticulture and Crop Production, School of Agriculture and Technology, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana, uenr.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8299-5889
Evans Ntim AmedorDepartment of Horticulture and Crop Production, School of Agriculture and Technology, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana, uenr.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1490-5212
Kombat DamlunDepartment of Horticulture and Crop Production, School of Agriculture and Technology, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana, uenr.edu.gh.
Evans Frimpong BoatengDepartment of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture and Technology, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana, uenr.edu.gh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5466-4425

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Abstract

Maize is a critical staple crop, yet postharvest losses largely due to inadequate storage packages remain a significant issue in Tain District, Bono Region, Ghana. In the present study, different storage packages (treatments): hermetic bags, nylon sacks, and jute sacks (all stacked on wooden pallets) compared with unpackaged maize (maize stored on a lightweight corn tarp elevated on a wooden pallet) effect on postharvest quality of maize was investigated to address critical postharvest losses that threaten food security. Laboratory analysis examined insect damage, physical and nutritional quality and aflatoxin levels. Results showed significant differences (

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aflatoxininsect damagepostharveststorage bagTain

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PMID42750817
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