Kumiss is a fermented milk product found in Russia where it’s commonly made from the milk of mares. Limited availability of mare’s milk has led to the development of kumiss from cow’s milk.
Because of the composition of mare’s milk, finished kumiss has a uniform consistency with no tendency to whey-off.
Kumiss is considered a very nutritious and rehabilitative drink. The biological value of kumiss is based e.g. on its high-quality protein, easily absorbable fat and lactic acid and vitamin content.
The final product has an acidity of 0.9 – 1.25% titratable acidity and contains between 0.5 and 2.5% alcohol. Kumiss is regard as a dietetic product and is used to treat GI disorders.
By the year 1215, Genghis Khan conquered Mongolia, and Khan personally believed that part of his military success could be attributed to the fact that his army stayed strong and healthy by consuming the nutritious product, kumiss.
Nutrition of kumiss
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