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Millet ogi is a traditional West African fermented porridge made from millet grains that undergo lactic acid fermentation at ambient temperatures.
Origin: Yoruba and other West African peoples (Traditional) — West Africa
See full technique reference →During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum convert fermentable sugars into lactic acid, lowering the pH to around 4.5–5.0. The acid hydrolyzes phytate complexes, freeing bound minerals and reducing anti‑nutritional factors. The process also generates flavor compounds that give ogi its characteristic sour taste.
Primary Reaction
lactic acid fermentation of millet carbohydrates
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