Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Wine Analogy
Similar to a young, slightly effervescent natural wine
Coffee Analogy
Reminiscent of lightly fermented Kenyan coffee
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the lactonic notes in Frédéric Malle's Lipstick Rose
Culinary Applications
Kumys-leavened baursakKazakhstanCreates airy texture in traditional fried dough
Tandyr nan with kumys starterUzbekistanAdds subtle tang to Central Asian flatbread
Mongolian khuushuurMongoliaTenderizes meat filling in fried dumplings