Kumis (Қымыз)
Dublin Core
Title
Kumis (Қымыз)
Subject
Traditional drink
Milk
Description
Kumis is a traditional drink commonly found in Central Asia and Russia. It is fermented mare's milk that taste slightly sour and has a small percentage of alcohol due to the lactic acid fermentation. Its unique sour taste comes from the chemical change undergone by the natural sugars.
The drink has many health benefits due to its significant nutritional value - high in antibiotics and vitamins. It has been known to enhance immunity, increase metabolism and bring about many more positive health effects.
The drink has many health benefits due to its significant nutritional value - high in antibiotics and vitamins. It has been known to enhance immunity, increase metabolism and bring about many more positive health effects.
Creator
Attila the Hun
Source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumis#/media/File:Kumys-bottle.jpg
https://gomadnomad.com/2017/08/09/introducing-semi-nomadic-life-kyrgyzstan/
Contributor
Genghis Khan
Format
Mare's milk
Type
Drink
Identifier
KZ_Cuisine04
Files
Collection
Citation
Attila the Hun, “Kumis (Қымыз),” CCCH9051 Group 12, accessed January 19, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-12/items/show/17.