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Pozol is a traditional Mesoamerican fermented corn beverage produced by spontaneous lactic acid and yeast fermentation of masa at ambient temperatures.
Origin: Mesoamerican peoples (Guatemala, Mexico, Belize) (Pre-Columbian to present) — Mesoamerica
See full technique reference →During fermentation, lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus convert fermentable sugars into lactic acid, while Saccharomyces cerevisiae produces ethanol and volatile aroma compounds. The combined metabolic activities lower the pH to 4.5–5.5 and generate a characteristic sour, yeasty flavor profile.
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Spontaneous lactic acid fermentation of corn masa by lactic acid bacteria and yeast
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