Chef at 13:05, 19 December 2012

2012-12-19T13:05:36Z

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[[Image:Chicha.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chicha de Jora]]
'''Chicha''' is a term used in some regions of Latin America for several varieties of fermented beverages, particularly those derived from maize, but which also describes similar non-alcoholic beverages. Chicha may also be made from [[manioc root]] (also called [[yuca]] or [[cassava]]), or fruits, and other ingredients.

It is traditionally prepared from a specific kind of yellow [[maize]] (jora) and is usually referred to as chicha de jora. It has a pale straw colour, a slightly milky appearance, and a slightly sour aftertaste, reminiscent of hard apple cider. It is drank either young and sweet or mature and strong. It contains a slight amount of [[alcohol]], 1-3%.

While chicha is most commonly associated with [[maize]], the word is used in the Andes for almost any homemade fermented drink, and many different grains or fruits are used to make "chicha" in different regions.

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Chef at 13:05, 19 December 2012