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Bajara is a traditional millet-based fermented beverage produced by spontaneous fermentation of millet flour in a clay vessel.
Origin: Bantu peoples (pre-colonial) — East Africa
See full technique reference →During fermentation, endogenous amylases hydrolyze millet starch into fermentable sugars, which are then converted by yeasts into ethanol and CO₂. Simultaneously, lactic acid bacteria metabolize sugars to lactic acid, lowering pH and inhibiting spoilage organisms. The process also releases free amino acids, reducing phytic acid and tannins, thereby improving protein digestibility.
Primary Reaction
Starch → sugars → ethanol + CO₂ + lactic acid
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