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A traditional process that converts fermented palm sap into a clear spirit by heating to vaporize ethanol while preserving aromatic compounds.
Origin: West African communities (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon) (Traditional (pre‑colonial to present)) — West Africa
See full technique reference →Fermentation of palm sap sugars by Saccharomyces spp. produces ethanol, acetaldehyde, and higher alcohols. Distillation at 78–90 °C vaporizes ethanol and selected volatiles, while copper or stainless‑steel condensers remove sulfur compounds and retain esters that give the spirit its characteristic aroma.
Primary Reaction
Fermentation of glucose/fructose → ethanol + CO₂; Distillation of ethanol vapor → liquid spirit
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