What You Need to Know
The fermentation process involves the action of wild yeast and bacteria on the sugars present in the dates, producing ethanol and carbon dioxide as byproducts. The resulting syrup is rich in sugars, including glucose, fructose, and sucrose, as well as other compounds such as amino acids and phenolic compounds.
Steps
- 1.
Sikaru (Ancient Babylonian Beer Bread) (Mesopotamia): Primary sweetener and fermentation starter
- 2.
Date Molasses Glazed Lamb (Levant): Caramelization agent and flavor base
- 3.
Halva ar-Rasha (Iraq): Binding syrup for sesame paste confection
The Science
Primary Reaction
Fermentation