Loucif Chemache

Loucif Chemache

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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 September 2018 in Journal of Ethnic Foods
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LCLoucif Chemache
Loucif Chemache
FKFarida Kehal
Farida Kehal
HNHacène Namoune
Hacène Namoune
MCMakhlouf Chaalal
Makhlouf Chaalal
Mohammed GagaouaMohammed Gagaoua
Mohammed Gagaoua

1 December 2021 in International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science
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LCLoucif Chemache
Loucif Chemache
FKFarida Kehal
Farida Kehal
HNHacène Namoune
Hacène Namoune

1 August 2019 in LWT
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LCLoucif Chemache
Loucif Chemache
OLOlivier Lecoq
Olivier Lecoq
HNHacène Namoune
Hacène Namoune
DODriss Oulahna
Driss Oulahna

2 July 2025 in Applied Sciences
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RBRayene Belmouloud
Rayene Belmouloud
Hayat BourekouaHayat Bourekoua
Hayat Bourekoua
LCLoucif Chemache
Loucif Chemache
MMMarcin Mitrus
Marcin Mitrus
LBLeila BENATALLAH
Leila BENATALLAH
AWAgnieszka Wójtowicz
Agnieszka Wójtowicz
This study explores the application of three fermented plant materials—wheat, acorns, and sorghum—in couscous preparation, as well as their impact on its properties. A survey was conducted in some localities in Algeria. The aim is to reproduce the diagrams for the manufacture of different types of couscous incorporated with fermented materials and to evaluate the pasting properties, culinary qualities, and microstructure of each type of couscous produced. The survey identified four couscous formulations made with durum wheat semolina: couscous 1 (4% sorghum, 4% wheat, 8% acorns), couscous 2 (8% acorns), couscous 3 (0.8% sorghum, 6% acorns), and couscous 4 (4% wheat, 4% acorns). A comparative study of the four types of couscous showed significant differences in their physicochemical and microstructural properties. Formulations C3 and C4 showed the best functional performance among all the couscous samples studied. In terms of the swelling index, measured at 25 °C and 95 °C, C3 reached 131.11% and 165.55%, respectively, while C4 recorded 124.9% and 157.0%. Furthermore, these two formulations had the highest viscosity values: initial viscosity of 25 mPas (C3) and 27 mPas (C4), maximum viscosity of 31 mPas (C3) and 30 mPas (C4), and final viscosity of 49 mPas (C3) and 46 mPas (C4). Analysis of the cooking loss revealed higher values for couscous 1 and 2. The microstructure of couscous 2 revealed the presence of native starch particles, open porosity, and a state of partial gelatinization. The study revealed that formulations C3 and C4 significantly (p < 0.05) impact couscous structure by enhancing functionality while preserving quality. It also maintained ancestral knowledge and offered valuable insights for future industrial applications.