The history and methods of making beverages
Tan and ayran is an ancient fermented milk drinks. Their home is Armenia and now the modern Republic of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria. Initially, these drinks did nomads to maintain strength in long journeys. They soured milk was added a ferment.
Drinks are similar in composition and useful qualities, but there are differences. Tan is a completely natural product. For its production is taken with cow milk and it adds a special starter, which contains several cultures of milk bacteria and yeast milk.
Ayran is traditionally made from cow's milk with addition of salt and water. Instead of cow can sometimes be taken with goat or sheep milk. Feature of drink is that in its manufacture sour cream (dairy product) mixed with cold boiled, spring or mineral water and add a few pieces of ice.
The sedentary people this drink is usually liquid and quenches your thirst. And the nomadic - thick consistency reminiscent of liquid sour cream. Before the use of thick ayran is diluted with water or milk.
Useful properties of ayran
Yogurt, like other fermented drinks mixed fermentation, has many beneficial properties. When its use is the breakdown product of proteins into simpler compounds, which improves the digestibility of the drink. Ayran improves the gastrointestinal tract and suppresses putrefactive intestinal flora.
Drink stimulates the flow of oxygen into the lungs and improves the respiratory system. In addition, yogurt has antibacterial properties and helps to strengthen the nervous system.
Use of the drink Tang
Tan has the same useful properties as the Ira, although it has several additional advantages. This is one of the best beverages for quenching one's thirst in almost any weather conditions. It helps to quickly restore fluid balance in the body.
As well as ayran, tan normalizes the composition of intestinal flora, useful in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It has beneficial effects on metabolism, the cardiovascular system, improves liver and kidney.
Tang lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood, promotes weight loss and is an excellent remedy for hangover.
In selling a fermented milk drink tan presented in a wide range. It is carbonated and flavoured with Basil, dill, mint.
Drink tan and ayran will help to enhance health and normalize the function of internal organs, especially the gastrointestinal tract.