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Chibuku is a traditional Zambian fermented maize beverage produced by malting, grinding, and inoculating maize with a mixed culture of lactic acid bacteria and yeast.
Origin: Bemba and Lozi peoples (Traditional) — Zambia
See full technique reference →During fermentation, endogenous amylases hydrolyze malted starches to glucose and maltose, which are then converted by Lactobacillus spp. into lactic acid and by Saccharomyces cerevisiae into ethanol and CO₂. The simultaneous production of acid and alcohol lowers the pH to 3.8‑4.2, giving the beverage its characteristic sourness and low alcohol content.
Primary Reaction
Starch → Glucose → Lactic Acid + Ethanol + CO₂
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