Case example 7: Egypt

“Bouza (traditional beer) is a fermented alcoholic beverage produced from wheat in Egypt, and has been known by the Egyptians since the days of the Pharaohs. It is a thick, pasty yellow beverage and produces a sensation of heat when consumed. Like other opaque beers, bouza has a very short shelf life and is expected to be consumed within a day. It has an alcoholic content of between 3.8% and 4.2%.

Source: Haard (1999)”

Source & © WHO  Global Status Report on Alcohol 2004, p.21