Key Parameters
Temperature
25°C
20°C - 30°C
Time
36 hours
24 hours - 48 hours
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Tihlo (Tigray region): Starter creates porous structure for barley dumplings
- 2.
Kita firfir (Amhara region): Fermentation breaks down phytic acid in teff
- 3.
Chechebsa (Oromia region): Sourdough enhances digestibility of kitta bread
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation