Milk drinks: list, useful properties and cooking recipes

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 00:50

Milk drinks are an easily digestible drink that contains a large amount of nutrients and nutrients. To get a tasty product, not only special bacteria are added, but also a variety of spices, berry or fruit juices. In this article, we will look at the names of such drinks, their benefits, as well as cooking recipes.

List of milk drinks

1. Coconut is a slightly sweetish white liquid that looks like regular milk. You should know that this is the juice that is inside the coconut. This drink is made from the white part of the nut.
2. Nut milk. Get a drink from different types of nuts.
3. Buffalo milk is a source of natural antioxidants and nutrients. Despite the high level of fat content, the drink has a delicate taste. It can be beige or white in color and has no smell.
4. Chal - obtained in the process of natural fermentation of fresh milk of camels at hightemperature. A real drink can only be tasted in Turkmenistan.
5. Shubat drink is a fermented milk product made from camel milk.
6. Tan is a fermented milk product based on yoghurt.
7. Ayran refers to fermented milk products. They mix sheep, goat and cow milk, add yeast and get a drink during the fermentation process.
8. Buttermilk is the whey left over from making butter.
9. Kumiss is mare's milk that has been fermented.
10. Matzoni is a fermented milk product with a slight bitterness.

This list also includes well-known drinking yoghurts, baked milk, curdled milk, fermented baked milk and kefir.

Useful properties

Each milk drink has its own properties, which are shown in the table.

Name	Benefit	Harm
Coconut milk	Helps boost immunity. It has antibacterial as well as antifungal activity. The fiber content has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. The drink contains fructose, so it can be drunk by people who suffer from diabetes. It normalizes the functioning of the liver, as well as metabolic processes, which helps to lose extra pounds. The magnesium content has a positive effect on the nervous system.	From the use should refrain from people prone to disorders of the digestive system. Importanttake into account that artificial additives are added to the canned product, which negatively affects the body.
Buffalo Milk	High amount of calcium (60 percent more than cow's) strengthens tooth enamel, hair, nails and bones. Improves immunity. Contains vitamins A, E and B, as well as iron, magnesium, copper and zinc. It rarely provokes allergic reactions, therefore it is recommended for use by people with intolerance to cow's milk.	May cause indigestion due to high fat content.
Shubat	Favorably affects brain activity and the functioning of the nervous system. The content of vitamins and minerals helps to strengthen the immune system. Unlike other types of dairy products, this drink contains more fats and proteins.	The drink should not be consumed if you are obese and have sensitive intestines.
Nut milk.	Great option for people who want to replace cow's milk, i.e. allergy sufferers or vegetarians. A big plus of the drink is that it does not contain lactose. The composition includes minerals and vitamins of group B, as well as PP, A and C.	Harmful if a person is allergic to nuts.
Tang	Has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract, liver function. Copes with problems such as constipation. Reduces cholesterol levels. Great drink when coldquenches thirst. Low calorie content helps to include it in the menu of various diets. Removes toxins and toxins from the body.	Incorrectly prepared beverage can cause diarrhea.
Ayran	Helps to strengthen the immune system and has an antibacterial effect. Normalizes the digestive system. The drink perfectly invigorates and quenches thirst.	Not recommended for people with stomach diseases, gastritis or duodenal ulcer.
Buttermilk	The calcium contained in the drink perfectly strengthens bones, has a beneficial effect on the condition of hair and tooth enamel. Reduces the level of acidity and removes heartburn in the stomach. Recommended for people who are lactose intolerant. Great for dehydration and normalization of digestion. Contains minerals and vitamins (B, E, K, A, C).	Should not be used in case of exacerbation of gastritis or gastric ulcer, as well as diarrhea.
Kumis (benefit and harm)	Due to mild laxative action, cleanses the body. Great for dealing with hunger or thirst. Increases the level of hemoglobin. Restores intestinal microflora.	If consumed in large quantities, the drink may cause diarrhea.
Matzoni	The proteins that the drink contains help athletes build muscle mass. Helpful before bedcalm the nervous system. Removes toxins from the body. The drink is rich in amino acids, vitamins (A, D, B), proteins and minerals. Improves blood circulation. It has a positive effect on the functioning of the kidneys and liver.	Shouldn't be consumed when stomach ailments are exacerbated, as the drink can increase acidity.

Any product is not recommended for personal intolerance or allergic reactions to milk.

What is the difference between tan and ayran?

Despite the fact that these types of fermented milk drinks are similar, they still have differences in the preparation process.

Ayran is made from goat or cow milk. Raw materials are not brought to a boil, but fermented with yeast and several types of special bacteria. Later, s alt, water and a variety of greens are added to the drink.

To prepare tan, the base, i.e. milk, is boiled. The liquids are allowed to cool, starter yeast is added and a specially prepared s alt solution is poured in.

Baked milk recipe

Preparing baked milk at home in the oven.

Required products:

• ½ liters of clean water;
• one liter of fresh milk.

The homemade product is delicious and tender. For cooking, you need a pan, preferably cast iron. Food is mixed in it and placed on fire. Bring the mixture to a boil. Preheat the oven, the temperature should not exceed 100 degrees. Place the pan there and simmer for about four hours, it is not necessary to remove the resulting foam. After a while, the drink should become creamy.

Cooking yogurt

To prepare natural drinking yogurt, you need to stock up on the following products:

• liter of fresh milk;
• 60 grams of finished yogurt without additives.

Step by step recipe:

1. Milk is brought to a boil beforehand, then it must be cooled to 45 degrees.
2. Add yogurt and mix thoroughly.
3. The liquid is poured into a sterile glass jar.
4. Wrap well and hold for 10 hours.

Matzoni recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.5 liters of fresh milk;
• 80 grams of homemade curdled milk.

Cooking.

1. The milk is brought to a boil and cooled to 45 degrees.
2. Carefully pour in curdled milk and stir.
3. The liquid is transferred to a sterile glass jar, covered with a lid and wrapped in something warm.
4. Keep the product for at least six hours.
5. Finely chopped fresh mint will help add spice to the drink.

Cooking koumiss at home

Above in the article we got acquainted with the benefits and harms of koumiss, and now let's look at how to cook it at home.

What it consists of:

• ½ glass of clean water;
• 3 grams dry yeast;
• ½ liter fresh milk (low fat);
• 50 grams of kefir;
• granulated sugar 20g.

Step by step instructions.

1. Previously bring milk to a boil, carefully pour in water and add granulated sugar. Keep on fire for several minutes, after which the liquid must be cooled to 40 degrees.
2. Kefir is added and left in a warm room for eight hours.
3. After this time, the liquid is stirred and filtered.
4. Yeast is diluted in a little warm water with sugar.
5. After five minutes, pour them into the milk mixture.
6. Pour into a clean glass container, close the lid, leave for another three hours, then put in the refrigerator.
7. The strength of the drink increases every day, in two days it will be four degrees.
8. Before putting in the refrigerator, you should release the gas from the bottles, for this, carefully open the lid and close it again after two minutes.

Delicious almond milk

Required products:

• two kinds of almonds (100 grams sweet and 50 grams bitter);
• a couple of liters of water.

Cooking process:

1. Nuts are peeled, doused with hot water, dried, chopped.
2. Almonds are placed in a saucepan and poured with liquid ingredients.
3. The container is placed in the refrigerator and kept for three hours.
4. Strain before use.

Ayran from kefir

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of kefir;
• ½ teaspoon s alt;
• half bunch of herbs, namely mint, dill and parsley;
• 100ml pure water.

Cooking:

1. S alt, kefir and water are whipped with a mixer (it should be very cold).
2. The greens are washed, finely chopped and poured into the bottom of the glass.
3. Pour milk mixture, ayran is ready.

Each milk drink is unique not only in taste, but also in its benefits to the body.