Chapter
Tapping Palm Trees for Booze
46:29 - 50:37 (04:07)
Palm sap can be fermented into an alcoholic beverage that's naturally produced within a day of being tapped, and sustainably sourced palm oil is hard to come by.
Clips
The sap of various palm species can be fermented into a 4% alcoholic drink within a few hours of being tapped.
46:29 - 49:09 (02:39)
Palm, Sustainability
Summary
The sap of various palm species can be fermented into a 4% alcoholic drink within a few hours of being tapped. Plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia have caused deforestation and difficulty in sourcing sustainable palm oil for products.
ChapterTapping Palm Trees for Booze
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The correct pronunciation of acai is acai, and it is a superfood rich in antioxidants, including anthocyanins which gives it its purple color.
49:09 - 49:50 (00:41)
Acai
Summary
The correct pronunciation of acai is acai, and it is a superfood rich in antioxidants, including anthocyanins which gives it its purple color.
ChapterTapping Palm Trees for Booze
EpisodePalm Trees: Technically, Giant Plants
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this episode, the hosts discuss hearts of palm, their definition and where they're commonly found.
49:51 - 50:37 (00:45)
Hearts of Palm, Betel Nuts
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss hearts of palm, their definition and where they're commonly found. They also talk about betel nuts and their cultural significance.