Description
Bag used for fermenting milk
Technical
A souring bag is a hide or leather bag used for fermenting milk. It is used by Berbers, especially Touareg.
Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
tangybutterysharpfermentedearthy
Taste
SourUmamiBitter
Texture
CreamyGrainyCoatingThick
Wine Analogy
Similar to the lactic fermentation in natural wines
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the fermented notes of wet-processed coffee beans
Perfume Analogy
Echoes the sour leather notes in animalic fragrances
Culinary Applications
TaragMongoliaPrimary fermentation vessel for mare's milk
AyranTurkeySecondary fermentation container
AmasiSouthern AfricaTraditional vessel for sour milk production
Dietary
VegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherdairy
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
Lactic acidDiacetylAcetic acidGlucoseGalactose