Koumiss

Koumiss is a fermented milk drink.

It is mostly made from cow's milk, though it was originally made from horse's milk, and some stables in Russia still produce it as a side-business.

The starter used is a combination of fungus and yeast. Koumiss from a previous batch can be used as a starter, if it is unpasteurized.

While the milk is fermenting, it needs to be shaken frequently to keep the product homogenized and so stop it from settling.

It has a tart taste, and an alcohol content of 1 to 2 %. It was traditionally seen as being good for your stomach.

Arag can be made from Koumiss.

On average, 2% fat, 2% protein, 2% lactose

Koumiss used to have limited shelf life of only 3 days before a process was developed to pasteurize it.

May have originated with the Mongols.

See Also: Arag, Kefir

Other entries for: Milk
Buttermilk, Clabbered Milk, Cream, Crème de Brebis, Evaporated Milk, Goat's Milk, Gold Top Milk, Kefir, Koumiss, Powdered Milk, Raw Milk, Whey, Yoghurt

Other entries for: Dairy
Butterfat, Butter, Cheese, Nondairy Topping

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