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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Fermented maize dough is preserved through lactic acid fermentation by bacteria and yeasts.
Origin: Indigenous West African and Andean cultures (Pre-Columbian) — West Africa and the Andes
See full technique reference →The process involves the action of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts that lower the pH to 3.5-4.0, creating an acidic environment that inhibits spoilage microbes. Starch is partially hydrolyzed to maltose and glucose, which are then metabolized to lactic acid, ethanol, and CO2.
Primary Reaction
Lactic Acid Fermentation
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