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TRADITIONAL PRODUCTION METHOD AND STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS FOR BANANA BEER (TONTO) IN UGANDA

Article number
540_62
Pages
569 – 574
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Abstract
Banana beer or tonto is a major alcoholic beverage traditionally produced in Uganda. However, very little is documented about this commodity.
Investigations on traditional production of the beer were carried out.
Chemical and sensory characteristics during 8 days of storage were determined.
A low alcohol content (2% v/v) tonto was produced.
Overall acceptability tests of the beer showed the beer can remain drinkable for about 4 to 5 days.
Studies for the improvement of the product’s shelf-life were suggested.

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Authors
R.M. Gensi, W. Kyamuhangire, J.F. Carasco
Keywords
gin, harvesting, shelf-life, Tonto
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