ISHS Acta Horticulturae 540: I International Conference on Banana and Plantain for Africa
TRADITIONAL PRODUCTION METHOD AND STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS FOR BANANA BEER (TONTO) IN UGANDA |
| Authors: | R.M. Gensi, W. Kyamuhangire, J.F. Carasco |
| Keywords: | gin, harvesting, shelf-life, Tonto |
| 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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