{"product_id":"fermented-dairy-of-central-asia-paperback","title":"Fermented Dairy of Central Asia - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimi Rezai-Ghassemi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52043231035693,"sku":"9781800507029","price":39.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/fermented-dairy-of-central-asia-paperback-7167048.webp?v=1780171148","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/fermented-dairy-of-central-asia-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}