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Cana

artisanal sugarcane rum distilled in villages

Guinea-Bissau Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Distilled from sugarcane in village stills, cana is poured in Bijagos and animist ceremonies and drunk at funerals, initiations and shrine offerings.

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What is Cana?

Cana is a wine & spirit from Guinea-Bissau: artisanal sugarcane rum distilled in villages. Distilled from sugarcane in village stills, cana is poured in Bijagos and animist ceremonies and drunk at funerals, initiations and shrine offerings.

Made with

sugar

Cooked

distilled

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