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A traditional West African maize porridge produced by lactic acid and yeast fermentation.
Origin: West African ethnic groups (Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo) (Traditional/Pre-colonial) — West Africa
See full technique reference →During anaerobic fermentation, starches are hydrolyzed by amylases into fermentable sugars, which lactic acid bacteria convert to lactic acid and yeasts produce ethanol and CO₂. The resulting acidification lowers pH to 4.0–4.5, inhibiting spoilage microbes and enhancing protein digestibility by hydrolyzing gluten‑like proteins.
Primary Reaction
Anaerobic fermentation of maize starch to lactic acid, ethanol, and CO₂
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