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Salt‑cured fermented cassava is a traditional Central African preservation method that detoxifies cyanogenic compounds and extends shelf life through lactic acid fermentation.
Origin: Bantu‑speaking peoples (Traditional (pre‑colonial to present)) — Cameroon, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo
See full technique reference →During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria metabolize cassava starch into lactic acid, lowering the pH to 4.0–4.5 and inhibiting spoilage microbes. The acidic environment also promotes enzymatic hydrolysis of linamarin, reducing cyanogenic glucosides by up to 80 %. Salt at 10–15 % (w/w) balances microbial inhibition with fermentation activity.
Primary Reaction
lactic acid fermentation of cassava starch
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