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Caano fadhi is a spontaneously fermented camel‑milk beverage produced by Somali pastoralists.
Origin: Somali pastoralists (Traditional, contemporary) — Horn of Africa, Somalia
See full technique reference →During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum, L. fermentum and Leuconostoc mesenteroides convert lactose into lactic acid, lowering the pH from ~6.5 to 4.0‑4.2. The high whey‑protein content accelerates acidification and curd formation, while minor alcoholic fermentation by yeasts generates trace ethanol and CO₂, contributing to the beverage’s mild sourness and effervescence.
Primary Reaction
lactic acid fermentation of lactose
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