Steps
- 1.
Karewe (Kiribati): Fresh sap used as sweetener in traditional desserts
- 2.
Toddy (South India): Fermented sap creates mildly alcoholic beverage
- 3.
Coconut vinegar (Philippines): Further fermentation of sap produces acidic condiment
The Science
Primary Reaction
Fermentation of sucrose, glucose, and fructose