{"product_id":"bulgarian-boza-yavor-1l","title":"Boza Yavor 1 l","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBoza – Traditional Fermented Grain Beverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoza is an ancient fermented beverage made from grains, with a thick, smooth consistency somewhere between a drink and a meal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its light beige to yellow colour makes it instantly recognisable. Unlike thirst-quenchers such as ayran or şalgam, boza is a filling liquid snack with a firmly established place in the food culture of the Balkans and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough boza contains trace amounts of alcohol produced by natural fermentation (usually around 1%), it is considered non-alcoholic in its countries of origin and \u003cstrong\u003eis commonly enjoyed even by children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eA Drink of Many Nations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoza is a beloved everyday drink across a wide region. It is regularly consumed in \u003cstrong\u003eBulgaria, Turkey, Serbia, Albania, and Kosovo\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it has been part of daily life for centuries. In each country it carries its own local character, but the love for its nourishing, mildly tangy taste is universal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAncient Origins, Timeless Energy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of boza reach back thousands of years, likely to Mesopotamia and Anatolia, from where it spread across Central Asia and the Balkans. During the Ottoman Empire, boza was a key source of energy for Janissaries and soldiers — caloric, rich in carbohydrates, and thanks to fermentation, easily digestible. It served as \u003cstrong\u003e\"liquid bread\"\u003c\/strong\u003e that could satisfy hunger and warm the body, making it the ideal companion for harsh Balkan winters. Interestingly, \u003cstrong\u003ealthough it is often served chilled, its consumption is traditionally associated with winter and cold weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect for Athletes \u0026amp; Active People\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoza is a natural source of \u003cstrong\u003efast and sustained energy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its high carbohydrate content and easy digestibility make it an excellent choice for athletes and physically active people as a \u003cstrong\u003eliquid meal before or after exercise\u003c\/strong\u003e. It replenishes energy quickly without weighing you down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBeneficial for Breastfeeding Mothers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoza has long been recommended in Balkan and Turkish tradition as a drink that \u003cstrong\u003esupports milk production in breastfeeding mothers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its rich nutritional profile — including B vitamins, carbohydrates, and fermentation-produced compounds — makes it a nourishing choice during nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow It’s Made\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basis of boza is grains, water, and sugar. \u003cstrong\u003eThe most traditional and smoothest version — as found in Turkey — is made from millet.\u003c\/strong\u003e In other countries, variants from corn, wheat, barley, or bulgur are common. Sugar acts not just as a sweetener but primarily as fuel for the yeast and lactic acid bacteria during fermentation. Cinnamon is the classic finishing touch — almost a necessity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoza is served in glasses, often with a spoon, because \u003cstrong\u003eits thickness sits right on the border between a drink and a meal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNutritional Values per 100 ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.13 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e  of which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.07 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.45 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e  of which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.11 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B6 (Pyridoxine), B12 (Cobalamin), Pantothenic acid (B5), Folic acid (B9)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folklora Market","offers":[{"title":"No Sugar","offer_id":65862876496221,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Sugar","offer_id":65862876463453,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1098\/9033\/9165\/files\/boza-yavor.png?v=1788896698","url":"https:\/\/www.folklora.eu\/en-us\/products\/bulgarian-boza-yavor-1l","provider":"Folklora Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}