{"product_id":"fermented-dairy-of-central-asia-9781800507029","title":"Fermented Dairy of Central Asia","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Simi Rezai-Ghassemi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Equinox Publishing (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Equinox Publishing (UK)\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Regional \u0026amp; Cultural - Asian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Long before probiotics and microbiome research, humans discovered the quiet magic of​ fermentation. This book​, written by an​ indigenous Āzarbāijāni scholar, introduces ​the fermented dairy ​of Central Asia​, revealing how milk from female mammals, and the fertile​ lands that sustained them​, gave rise to foods that nourished societies and shaped global​ diets and identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough her research and storytelling, she shows how these traditions​ have persisted across centuries, linking ancestral practices to the foods we eat and the​ culinary identities we share today.​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking an evolutionary perspective, the author traces how animal domestication, human​ dietary adaptations, and long-term cultural practices intertwined, to make fermented dairy a cornerstone of survival. She highlights women's essential roles as keepers of culinary​ knowledge, creativity, and resilience, and shows how fermentation functioned both as a survival strategy and a driver of innovation. Fermentation emerges as a practice that​ connects science, culture, and biology in ways that remain vital in contemporary food​ systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraveling from the ​ grasslands and yurts of the vast steppe to modern kitchens, readers experience how​ these foods have shaped identity, community, and culture. They uncover the meanings of both familiar​ and lesser-known fermented dairy names, explore connections between language, history,​ and taste, and immerse themselves in the textures, aromas, and flavors that bring these traditions to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible, sensory-rich, and deeply personal, this book invites fermenters, food lovers,​ and scholars alike to explore the enduring legacy of fermented dairy, its cultural significance, and its power to nourish both our bodies and our shared heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Equinox Publishing (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47564951322775,"sku":"9781800507029","price":2261.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781800507029.webp?v=1774695743","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/fermented-dairy-of-central-asia-9781800507029","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}