The production of kymyz is on the rise in
Kazakhstan. This is due to the fact that this popular fermented dairy product,
favored by nomads, is in high demand not only in the country but also abroad. The
mare’s milk beverage is primarily exported to Russia, China, Türkiye, Germany,
and France. There are many farms in Kazakhstan engaged in this business. One of
them, located near the capital, is owned by Batyrbek Koshkarbayev.
«We currently have four mares producing
nearly 20 litres of kymyz daily. This drink is gaining popularity among the
population, and there is also a demand for saumal. If the demand continues to
be high, we will increase the number of mares. Our plan is to expand the herd
to 20 mares,» said farmer Batyrbek Koshkarbayev.
The recognition of these products is due to
their healing properties. Saumal and kymyz are patented, and their uniqueness
lies in the fact that each has its own distinct and irreplaceable method of
production. Modern technologies help preserve the beneficial properties of the
drinks. One such method is sublimation or drying, which is used to maintain the
properties of saumal for long periods. Before this, the product undergoes deep
freezing at temperatures as low as -55 degrees.
«The renowned medical scientist Sergey
Botkin once said that kymyz is the only drink with effective healing properties
in the treatment of lung diseases. Saumal also yields positive results,
accelerating the recovery process from various illnesses. It is especially
beneficial during the winter months,» noted Bakytzhan Bimbetov, gastroenterologist
of the Medical Center Hospital of the President's Affairs Administration of the
Republic of Kazakhstan.
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