Description

Placali is a fermented cassava paste from Côte d’Ivoire, typically consumed with sauces as a staple dish.

Fermentation process

  • Cassava roots peeled and soaked in water
  • Spontaneous fermentation for several days
  • Softened roots milled into a smooth paste
  • Paste cooked prior to consumption

Reported microbiology (examples)

  • LAB: Lactobacillus spp., Leuconostoc spp.

Functional relevance

  • Detoxification of cassava
  • Improved safety and digestibility
  • Important component of local diets

References

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