Table 3 Physical and chemical properties of starter culture fermented and traditionally fermented ugba
From: Controlled fermentation and preservation of UGBA –an indigenous Nigerian fermented food
Property | Starter culture | Traditionally fermented |
|---|---|---|
fermented ugba | ugba | |
Taste | characteristic of ugba | characteristic of ubga |
Color | Brownish | Brownish |
Texture | Soft | Soft |
pH | 7.8 | 7.6 |
Time{hrs} | 48 | 72 |
Sliminess | Slightly slimy | Slightly slimy |