Description

Chibuku is a traditional opaque fermented beer widely consumed in Southern Africa, produced from sorghum and maize.

Fermentation process

  • Cereals malted, cooked, and cooled
  • Spontaneous fermentation of mash
  • Beverage consumed fresh with short shelf-life

Reported microbiology (examples)

  • LAB: Lactobacillus spp.
  • Yeasts: Saccharomyces spp.

Functional relevance

  • Provides calories and fermentative metabolites
  • Social and economic importance

References

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