Boza

A glass of Bulgarian boza
Boza from Turkey

Boza, also bosa, is a fermented beverage originating from Central Asia and made in parts of the Balkans, Turkey, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and North Africa. It is a malt drink made by fermenting various grains: maize (corn) and wheat in Turkey. It's one of the oldest Turkic beverages.[1][2]: 77 [3]: 46  It has a thick consistency, a low alcohol content (around 1%), and a slightly acidic sweet flavor.

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