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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
A sour, fermented millet dough used in West African staples like fufu and banku.
Origin: West African peoples (e.g., Ghanaian, Nigerian) (Traditional (pre‑colonial to present)) — West Africa
See full technique reference →During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria metabolize millet carbohydrates to produce lactic acid, lowering the dough pH to 4.5–5.0. Proteolytic enzymes from both millet and microbes release peptides, enhancing digestibility and reducing phytic acid. The acidic environment also contributes to the characteristic sour flavor and inhibits spoilage organisms.
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation of millet starches
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