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Fermentation Atlas

Romania

17 ferments from Romania, with how each is made.

17 entries listed here.

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FermentKindMain stepTemperatureSaltpH
Borș (fermented bran liquid)Cereals and bread2–3 days14–15 °C3.4–3.8
Brânză de NăsalCheese25–30 days14–15 °C1 %5.5 → 5.65
Bryndza (Slovak / Podhale)Cheese10–13 days12–22 °C4–6 %5.1–5.3
Cașcaval de Săveni PGICheeseat least 2 months2–8 °C1.5–3 %
Murături (Romanian brined pickles: varză murată, gogonele, castraveți)Vegetables7–42 days18–22 °C0.6 % → 0.74 %
SmetanaFermented milk24 h20–35 °C
Telemea de SibiuCheese6–12 months6–14 °C16–22 %
Whole-head sour cabbageVegetables7–42 days18–22 °C6 %
BozaSoft drinks24 h6.1 → 3.5
Brânză de burdufCheese20 days – 2 months
Brânză de coșulețCheese
Brânză frământată de TeacaCheese
CașCheeseup to 14 days
Naturally soured milk (Central and Eastern Europe)Fermented milk3.5–4.5
Salam de NădlacMeat
Salam de Sibiu IGPMeat
UrdăCheese

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