Description
Traditional Korean fermentation process using nuruk to ferment rice into a milky beverage.
Technical
Makgeolli brewing involves a natural fermentation process using nuruk, a traditional Korean fermentation starter, which contains a mixture of grains and microorganisms. The fermentation process typically takes 1-3 days at temperatures between 15°C to 25°C and involves the breakdown of starches into sugars, which are then converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide by the microorganisms in the nuruk.
Science
Primary Reaction
Starch hydrolysis and ethanol fermentation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
SourSweetFruityYeastyEarthy
Origin & History
Civilization
Korean
Era