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Kımız is a fermented dairy product primarily made from mare’s milk and consumed by Turkic peoples throughout history. Among Central Asian Turks, kımız has been described as a beverage that enhances the courage of warriors, inspires poets, and dispels negative thoughts. The Kyrgyz have noted that households consuming kımız experience fewer health problems. The Dede Korkut Stories contain references to kımız being served at feasts. culturally, kımız is not merely a beverage but also a product valu

Kefir is a fermented probiotic beverage based on milk or water. The term "kefir" is of Turkish origin and means "to foam", referring to the beverage’s distinctive frothy texture. Historically, kefir has been produced and consumed for thousands of years in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Eastern Europe. Traditional kefir production has been passed down from generation to generation through cultural transmission, resulting in regional variations and local production techniques. The history of kefi