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manioc beer  

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  • A mild fermented alcoholic beverage made from the starchy root of manioc,Manihot esculenta, is a domesticated woody perennial shrub. Consumed in generous quantities, particularly during feasts and rituals, it has been a significant item in the diet of native tropical South Americans since pre-Columbian times. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Manioc Beer]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-L86VL7W3-P

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