Kumis
Kumis
Kumis (pronunciation: /kuːˈmiːs/), also spelled koumiss or kumiss (see Etymology), is a fermented dairy product traditionally made from mare's milk. The drink remains important to the cultures of the Central Asian steppes, of Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
Etymology
The word Kumis is derived from the Turkic word kımız. Claster analysis, applied to the Proto-Turkic lexicon, makes it possible to estimate the age of this word as approximately 3,000 years.
Preparation
Kumis is made by fermenting raw unpasteurized mare's milk over the course of hours or days, often while stirring or churning. (The physical agitation has similarities to making butter). During the fermentation, Lactobacilli bacteria acidify the milk, and yeasts turn it into a carbonated and mildly alcoholic drink.
Health Benefits
Kumis is a source of probiotics and has been recommended for the treatment of several digestive disorders. It is also used in the recovery from malnutrition.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kumis
- Wikipedia's article - Kumis
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