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Pulque is a traditional Mexican fermented beverage made from agave sap.
Origin: Aztecs (pre‑Hispanic) — Mexico
See full technique reference →Aguamiel contains 30–40 % sucrose, which is hydrolyzed by invertase to glucose and fructose. Yeast species such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida stellata convert these sugars to ethanol and CO₂, while lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid, giving the drink a mild sourness.
Primary Reaction
saccharide hydrolysis followed by alcoholic fermentation
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