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Photographer: Weltvagabunden (Felix & Stephi)



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Masato

Masato is a local drink of some importance throughout Peru and is mashed, fermented yucca. An open air fermenting process is used, and the fermentation traditionally begins with women chewing mouthfuls of mashed yucca and spitting it back into the vat.