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Bikutsi is a traditional African fermented cassava product where lactic acid bacteria convert starches into acids, lowering pH and detoxifying cyanogenic compounds.
Origin: Beti‑Ewondo peoples (Traditional African (pre‑20th century)) — Cameroon and Kongo region
See full technique reference →During fermentation, Lactobacillus plantarum and Leuconostoc mesenteroides metabolize cassava starch to produce lactic acid, acetic acid, and ethanol, which together lower the pH to ~4.5 and hydrolyze cyanogenic glucosides. The acidification also inhibits spoilage organisms and enhances flavor development.
Primary Reaction
Starch → lactic acid + acetic acid + ethanol
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