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Betsa-betsa

Cloudy fermented sugarcane juice, sour and low in alcohol

Madagascar Wine & spirit Vegetarian

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

Brewed on the east coast by the Betsimisaraka from pressed cane juice left to ferment for a few days, and drunk at village gatherings.

Frequently asked questions

What is Betsa-betsa?

Betsa-betsa is a wine & spirit from Madagascar: cloudy fermented sugarcane juice, sour and low in alcohol. Brewed on the east coast by the Betsimisaraka from pressed cane juice left to ferment for a few days, and drunk at village gatherings.

Made with

sugar

Cooked

fermented

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The atlas would have to match every ingredient to a food-composition database before it could publish a figure, and an estimate is not worth having if someone is counting on it.

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