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Yuca dough fermentation is a biological process that reduces cyanogenic glycosides and improves digestibility by lactic acid bacteria and yeasts.
Origin: Andean and Amazonian indigenous peoples (pre-Columbian) — South America
See full technique reference →During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum convert sugars to lactic acid, while yeasts produce ethanol and CO₂. The combined acidification lowers pH to 4.5–5.5, inhibiting cyanogenic glycoside activity and reducing cyanide content. The metabolic pathways also generate flavor compounds that contribute to the dough’s characteristic aroma and texture.
Primary Reaction
Fermentation of starch and hydrolysis of cyanogenic glycosides
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