The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality and mycotoxic presence in peanuts and highlight the eating habits, distribution channels, and health stores in different areas of the city of Fes. The results of this study show that the majority of consumers buy peanuts in bulk from the nearest grocer whose purchases are casual in Ramadan and especially during religious festivals. The analysis showed that the health stores and equipments require a deep review to avoid contamination. The microbiological analysis showed that wholesalers and retailers represent the highest non compliance compared to supermarkets; however the percentage of compliance in all samples does not exceed 50 to 60%. The Samples analyzed did not contain aflatoxin B1, which allows us to think that the samples are not contaminated with fungal species secreting aflatoxin. This work has also helped to develop a basis for rapid microbiological tests on liquid medium.
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