Arrack
Arrack
Arrack (/əˈræk/), also known as arak, is a distilled alcoholic beverage typically produced in South Asia and Southeast Asia, made from either the fermented sap of coconut flowers, sugarcane, grain (i.e. red rice) or fruit, depending upon the country of origin.
Etymology
The word "arrack" is derived from the Arabic word arak (عرق), meaning 'juice'. It was borrowed from Arabic to Medieval Latin as 'araquia', then to Old French as 'araque' or 'arac', and then to English as 'arrack'.
Production
Arrack is often distilled from fermented sap of coconut flowers, sugarcane, grain (i.e. red rice) or fruit, depending upon the country of origin. The process of creating arrack involves the collection of ingredients, fermentation, distillation, and aging.
Varieties
There are several varieties of arrack produced in various regions. These include:
- Batavia Arrack: Produced in Indonesia, it is often made from red rice.
- Coconut Arrack: A traditional Sri Lankan spirit made from the sap of unopened flowers from a coconut palm.
- Palm Arrack: Made from the sap of the unopened flowers of the Palmyra palm, it is popular in India.
- Sugar Arrack: Produced in the Philippines, it is made from sugarcane.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arrack
- Wikipedia's article - Arrack
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