A mixed culture inoculum with the following microorganisms were developed
1: Lactobacillus cellobiosus .
2: Streptococcus lactis .
3: Corynebacterium sp .
4: Pichia membranaefaciens.
Inoculum source added to cassava tubers (big pieces) and fermented for 48-72 hours.Tuber pieces are softened.Steep water decanted, fermented tubers dried , powdered and sieved to obtain starchy flour. |