daqu fermentation starter; liquor brewed with daqu
Meanings
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daqu (fermentation starter for Chinese liquor)
technicalDaqu is a large brick of molded grains (often wheat, barley, and/or peas) inoculated with a complex microbial culture. It is a key ingredient and source of enzymes, yeast, and flavor compounds in the traditional production of baijiu (Chinese liquor).
Jiangxiang (sauce-aroma) baijiu mainly uses daqu made from wheat.
This piece of daqu is fermenting very well.
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The quality of the daqu directly affects the flavor of the liquor.
noun
baijiu (Chinese liquor) brewed with daqu
technicalRefers specifically to the category of Chinese distilled spirits produced using the daqu fermentation method. These are often high-quality, full-bodied liquors.
Let's get a bottle of daqu liquor.
This daqu liquor is smooth on the palate and has a long, lingering aftertaste.
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Moutai is a famous type of daqu liquor.