

Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Tarag (Mongolia)
In Mongolia, tarag is the traditional yogurt, made mainly from the milk coming from yaks or cows. Yaks are more comfortable in the...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Byaslag (Mongolia)
Byaslag is a type of cheese from Mongolia, which is dried outside, on the rooftops, in order to be enjoyed for longer. So, in spite of...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Airag (Mongolia)
The Mongolians are known to be a nomadic people, so the animals they mostly rely on are the horses. They provide their mean for...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Jocoque (Mexico)
Jocoque or jocoqui is a product based on fermented milk, specific to the Mexican cuisine. Back in the days, when pasteurized milk did not...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Kiselo mleko (Macedonia)
As anywhere on the Balkans the Yogurt is know here as well under the name ''Kiselo mleko'' or close to the way Bulgarians call it. Kiselo...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Kefyras (Lithuania)
The kefir is popular here as well and in Lithuania is called kefyras which means kefir, being one of the oldest fermented milk products...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Rūgpienis (Lithuania)
Rūgpienis means “sour milk” in Lithuania and it is highly appreciated in the cuisine of this country. It has both sweet and sour taste...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Skābputra(Latvia)
Skābputra means “sour porridge”, being a dish made out of sour milk. For those that don’t live in Latvia and never tried this kind of...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Kefīrs (Latvia)
The kefir, known as kefīrs in Latvia, is believed to appear in the Caucasus area a very long time ago, being known in Russia since the...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Rūgušpiens (Latvia)
Rūgušpiens is something similar to the kefir you can find in most countries, as it has a sour, soft, and rather liquid consistency. This...
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Fermented Milk Products from All Over the World. Calpis (Japan)
If you ever visit Japan, you will see a rather awkward beverage called Calpis, in a container decorated with polka dots. Well, the...
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Heirloom or not? How to find the best yogurt starter.
People are frequently confused, so here we are going to explain the difference in detail. Historically yogurt has been consumed for...
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