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Palm wine, also called palm toddy or simply toddy, is an alcoholic beverage created from the sap of various species of palm tree^[1]. The drink is particularly common in parts of Africa^[2], South India (particularly Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where it is known by the name of kallu (కల్లు in Telugu, கள்ளு in Tamil, കള്ള് in Malayalam), in Myanmar, in the Philippines,Sabah a state in Borneo and in Colima, a state western in México, where it is known as tuba. Image File history File links Acap. ... Articles referring to Palm Wine are: Palm wine, an alcoholic beverage Palm-wine music, a West African musical genre The Palm-Wine Drinkard, a book by Nigerian writer Amos Tutuola Category: ... Image File history File links MalafuMaking. ... Image File history File links MalafuMaking. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The abbreviation, acronym, or initialism SAP has several different meanings: SAP AG, a German software company, or its various products such as SAP R/3 or SAP Business Information Warehouse second audio program (television) Session Announcement Protocol Soritong audio player Simple As Possible Computer Architecture Structural Adjustment Program of the... Genera Many; see list of Arecaceae genera Arecaceae (also known as Palmae or Palmaceae), the palm family, is a family of flowering plants, belonging to the monocot order Arecales. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... South India is a linguistic-cultural region of India that comprises the four states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and the two Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry, whose inhabitants are collectively referred to as South Indians. ... â€œAndhraâ€ redirects here. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: à´•àµ‡à´°à´³à´‚; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Telugu (à°¤à±†à°²à±à°—à±) is a Dravidian language (South-Central Dravidian languages) primarily spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is the official language. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... Malayalam ( ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... For other uses, see Sabah (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Kalimantan. ... Location within Mexico Country Mexico Capital Colima Municipalities 10 Largest City Manzanillo Government - Governor Jesus Silverio Cavazos Ceballos (PRI) - Federal Deputies PAN: 2 - Federal Senators PAN: 2 PRI: 1 Area Ranked 29th - State 5,191 kmÂ² (2,004. ... Mexico or, in Spanish, MÃ©xico, is: Mexico, a federal republic in North America Mexico City, that countrys capital city Mexican Federal District, the federal district containing that capital city Estado de MÃ©xico (State of Mexico), one of that republics 31 constituent states Mexico is also the...

Tapping

The sap is collected by a tapper. Typically the sap is collected from the cut flower of the tree. A container, often a gourd or bottle is fastened to the flower stump to collect the sap. The initial white liquid that is collected tends to be very sweet and is not alcoholic. In some areas, the entire palm tree is felled and the crown exposed to collect the sap. When this method is used, a fire is lit at the root end of the tree to quicken collection of sap. Toddy Tapper Toddy Tapping Toddy tapper is a person who collects toddy, the Kerala liquor fermented from coconut sap. ... Toddy Tapper Toddy Tapping Toddy tapper is a person who collects toddy, the Kerala liquor fermented from coconut sap. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

In parts of India, the unfermented sap is called "neera" ("padaneer" in Tamil Nadu) and is refrigerated, stored and distributed by semi-government agencies. A little lime is added to the sap to prevent it from fermenting. Neera has a lot of nutrients including potash. Palm toddy also forms the base for a drink popular in Goa, Goan Feni. Palm sap begins fermenting immediately after collection due to natural yeasts in the air (this is often spurred by residual yeast left in the collecting container). Within two hours, fermentation yields an aromatic wine of up to 4% alcohol content, mildly intoxicating and sweet. The wine may be allowed to ferment longer, up to a day, to yield a stronger, more sour and acidic taste, which some people prefer. Longer fermentation produces vinegar instead of stronger wine^[3]. Sangam literature has many references to Toddy (Kallu) and thirukkural has one chapter on "Abhorrence of Toddy(liquor)" . For other uses, see Goa (disambiguation). ... Photo of a bottle of Big Boss cashew fenny Fenny is an Indian liquor made from either coconut or the juice of the cashew apple. ... For other uses, see Fermentation. ... Typical divisions Ascomycota (sac fungi) Saccharomycotina (true yeasts) Taphrinomycotina Schizosaccharomycetes (fission yeasts) Basidiomycota (club fungi) Urediniomycetes Sporidiales Yeasts are a growth form of eukaryotic microorganisms classified in the kingdom Fungi, with approximately 1,500 species described. ... For other uses, see Wine (disambiguation). ... ... Vinegar is sometimes infused with spices or herbsâ€”as here, with oregano. ...

In Africa, the sap used to create palm wine is most often taken from wild date palms such as the Silver date palm (Phoenix sylvestris), the palmyra, and the Jaggery palm (Caryota urens); from oil palm such as the African Oil Palm (Elaeis guineense); or from Raffia palms , Kithul palms, or Nipa palms. In India and South Asia, coconut palms and taller palms, such as the Arecaceae and Borassus, are preferred. One common name of Jubaea chilensis is "Chilean wine palm", although this species is now endangered in the wild and is rarely used to make wine today. In South Africa palm wine (Ubusulu) is produced in Maputaland, the area to the south of Mocambique between the Lobombo mountains and the Indian Ocean. It is mainly produced from the lala palm (Hyphaene coriacea) by cutting the stem and collecting the sap. In part of central & western Dem. Rep. of Congo palm wine is called "malafu" and a palm wine tapper is called an "ngemi". There are four types of palm wine in the central & southern DRC. From the Oil palm comes "ngasi"( N-ga-shee), "dibondo" comes from the Raffia palm, "cocoti" from the Coconut palm, and "mahusu" from a short palm which grows in the savannah areas of western Bandundu & Kasai provinces. Palm sap is collected once or twice a day and combined in plastic drums. Binomial name Phoenix dactylifera L. The Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera is a palm, extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. ... Species See text. ... Palm oil from Ghana with its natural dark color visible, 2 litres Palm oil block Palm oil is a form of edible vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm tree. ... Species Elaeis guineensis Elaeis oleifera The oil palms (Elaeis) coomprise two species of the Arecaceae, or palm family. ... Species About 25-30 species, including: Raphia australis Raphia farinifera Raphia hookeri Raphia regalis Raphia taedigera Raphia vinifera The Raffia palm (Raphia) is a genus of tropical palms, native to tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, Central America and South America. ... See NIPA (disambiguation) for other meanings of the word. ... Binomial name L. For other uses, see Coconut (disambiguation). ... Genera Many; see list of Arecaceae genera Arecaceae or Palmae (also known by the name Palmaceae, which is taxonomically invalid. ... Species See text. ... Binomial name Jubaea chilensis (Molina) Baill. ...

Distilled

Palm wine may be distilled to create a stronger drink, which goes by different names depending on the region (examples are arrack, village gin, and village whiskey). In parts of southern Ghana distilled palm wine is called "akpeteshi" or "burukutu". In Togo it's "sodabe" (sugarbe is made from sugar cane). Palm wine may also be evaporated to leave an unrefined sugar called jaggery in some areas.In India,the jaggery is made from the palm wine is of two types i.e., cake or gel.The jaggery is supposed to be rich in iron and other nutrients, which is prescribed as medium for taking preparations of medicine in indigenous Systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani. ×™×—×›×™×˜×›×™×’×™×’×™×•×’×§××˜×’×§×¢×™×’×§Distillation is a method of separating chemical substances based on differences in their volatilities in a boiling liquid mixture. ... Arrack refers to strong spirits distilled mainly in South and South East Asia from fermented fruits, grains, sugarcane, or the sap of coconuts or other palm trees. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... A block of Indian jaggery (gur) Cleaning of pans prior to manufacture of jaggery Preparation of jaggery Jaggery is the traditional unrefined sugar used in India. ...

Social role

Palm wine is generally drunk fairly soon after creation, since it has a short shelf life. However, it may be refrigerated to extend its life. Shelf-life is the length of time that corresponds to a tolerable loss in quality of a processed food. ...

In Kerala, India, palm wine is usually available at toddy shops, known as "Kallu Shaapu" in Malayalam (English: "Liquor Shop"). In the Lingala speaking areas of the DRC and Rep of Congo; roadside palm wine bars are called "ikala". In Tamil Nadu, India, the beverage is currently banned, though the legality fluctuates with politics. In the absence of legal toddy, moonshine distillers of arrack often sell methanol-contaminated alcohol, which can often have lethal consequences. To discourage this practice, authorities have pushed for inexpensive Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), much to the dismay of toddy tappers. , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: à´•àµ‡à´°à´³à´‚; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Malayalam (à´®à´²à´¯à´¾à´³à´‚ ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... DRC may stand for: Democratic Republic of the Congo Dancing Robot Contest Danish Refugee Council (drc. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Look up Moonshine in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

In the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, Palm wine / toddy called Kallu is very popular drink in rural parts. It is commonly consumed in Telangana districts like Karimnagar, Warangal, Adilabad, Nalgonda, RangaReddy, Hyderabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Mahabub Nagar etc. The Kallu is collected, distributed and sold by the people of a caste called Goud or Gownla. It is a very big business in the cities in those districts. In the villages, people drink it every day after work. In some villages they supply Kallu everyday at the door (door delivery) in Karimnagar district. Every member (including children and women) of the family sit in a circle in their back yard and enjoy Kallu with dinner. Kallu is also offered to deities as Theertham in many religious functions. So after the Puja (religious offering), it is offered to everyone and they can't refuse and hence are used to its taste right from very young age. There are mainly two types of Kallu in Andhra Pradesh, Thadi Kallu (comes from Toddy Palmyra trees) and Eetha Kallu (comes from Date Palms that are shorter no taller than 15 feet). Eetha Kallu is very sweet and less intoxicating, where as Thati Kallu is stronger (sweet in the morning and gets sour to bitter/sour in the evening) and is highly intoxicating. The people enjoy Kallu right at the trees where it is brought down. They drink out of leaves by holding them to their mouths while the Goud pours the Kallu right from the Binki (Kallu Pot). â€œAndhraâ€ redirects here. ... , Karimnagar is a city and a Municipal Corporation in Karimnagar district is in the northern Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh state of India. ... , For other uses, see Hyderabad. ... Medak is a city and a municipality in Medak District in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... See for the district information in Nizamabad district. ... , Karimnagar is a city and a Municipal Corporation in Karimnagar district is in the northern Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh state of India. ... â€œAndhraâ€ redirects here. ... For other uses, see Palm wine (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Palm wine (disambiguation). ...

Palm wine plays an important role in many ceremonies in parts of the DRC and elsewhere in central and western Africa. Guests at weddings, birth celebrations, and funeral wakes are served generous amounts. Palm wine is often infused with medicinal herbs to remedy a wide variety of physical complaints. As a token of respect to deceased ancestors, many drinking sessions begin with a small amount of palm wine spilled on the ground ("Kulosa malafu" in Kikongo ya Leta). Palm wine is enjoyed by men and women, although women usually drink it in less public venues. DRC may stand for: Democratic Republic of the Congo Dancing Robot Contest Danish Refugee Council (drc. ...

Names

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See also

Palm-wine music (known as maringa in Sierra Leone) is a West African musical genre. ... Madurai Veeran is a great good knight believed to be lived when Nayaks of Andhra (South India) ruled certain parts of Tamilnad. ... Muthappan Theyyam as Lord Shiva Muthappan Theyyam as Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva Sree Muthappan is the most popular local god in the Kannur district of North Kerala. ...

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