Tocosh (also known as togosh) is a traditional quechua food prepared from fermented potato pulp (maize is less common). it is often prepared for celebration events and has a strong odor and flavor. tocosh can be used as a natural antibiotic because penicillin is produced during the fermentation process. medicinally it is used for the common cold, gastric ulcers, pneumonia, and altitude sickness among others. the incas believed it was a gift from inti for preservation of the body. the fermentation process of creating tocosh was discovered by the incas (or possibly one of the many tribes in their empire). fermentation is achieved by placing either potato pulp or maize in a mesh bag of grass...

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