Fermented mare milk product (Qymyz, Koumiss)

Mare milk has been consumed for thousands of years in Central Asia and neighbouring regions. Its composition is similar to human milk, but different from cows’ milk. Fermentation with lactic acid bacteria yeasts leads the production a traditional drink called qymyz. Qymyz, which symbol good health, central part national cuisine cycle horse husbandry, as well playing role cultural identity Asian people. along qymyz, reported have wide range therapeutic effects. In this article, authors compiled information on mare composition, qymyz effects its products.