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The technology and properties of Omashikwa, a traditional fermented buttermilk produced by small-holder milk producers in Namibia

2007-05-01

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The production process and quality of Omashikwa, a traditional fermented buttermilk made with roots of the Omunkunzi tree (Boscia albitrunca), produced by the local farmers in Namibia, were studied. Omashikwa is characterised by bitter and rancid flavour, a high acidity, low pH, a rooty taste and a slimy consistency. The quality of Omashikwa (TO) from rural producers and experimental Omashikwa (EO) produced in the...

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Literature Corpus work: 546b34c2-319c-5f0e-a0b8-0717798a26bb
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2006.01381.x

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