Question

High acid and high alcohol kumiss should have the following composition:

• A. 1.0% Lactic acid and 1.7–2.5% Ethanol
• B. 0.8–1.0% Lactic acid and 2.5–3.0% Ethanol
• C. 0.7% Lactic acid and 1.0–1.7% Ethanol
• D. 0.6% Lactic acid and 0.5–1.0% Ethanol

Hint:

Study the fermentation conditions for kumiss to understand the interplay between acid and alcohol production.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Kumiss, a traditional fermented dairy product, contains both lactic acid and ethanol. The high acid and high alcohol variant has approximately 1.0% lactic acid and 1.7–2.5% ethanol, resulting from a dual fermentation process involving lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. This composition gives kumiss its distinct tangy and slightly alcoholic flavor.