Objectives

The specific objective of the ICOWPEA project is to develop cowpea products of nutritional interest and appreciated by consumers. The project is inspired by traditional practices and aims to economically revitalize the sector while contributing to sustainability.

General objectives

Through its research activities, ICOWPEA project aims:

  • Increasing cowpea consumption in Cotonou through the improvement of processing conditions and the development of cowpea-based products of high nutritional value.
  • Co-building sustainable product-process innovation in close collaboration with local cowpea processors and small food businesses through participative research.
  • Contributing to food security in urban context through the development of cowpea-based products having both high nutritional and organoleptic values.