Sana (dairy product)

Sana is a fermented milk drink

Sana[1] (Sa-na) is a fermented milk drink originating from Romania. It is not certain when it was first created but it's been a staple of Romanian cuisine for centuries.

Sana is similar to kefir, buttermilk or soured milk but unlike these, it is slightly sweeter in taste.[2] It is made by fermenting the unpasteurised, raw milk by reducing its pH levels. Sana usually has at least 3.6% fat content.

Sana is usually made from cow's milk but in recent years the goat milk sana has increased in popularity, mainly due to the better perceived health benefits of goat milk. There is also sheep's milk sana and even buffalo milk sana.

Similar to other fermented dairy products, sana has health and gut benefits,[3] contributing to a healthier gut microbiome.

Sana is also used as an ingredient in various recipes for baking breads[4] or other types of pastries.

It is only found in Romania and Moldova.

## References

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1. ^ "Care e diferenţa dintre iaurt şi sana? - Scientia QA". www.scientia.ro. 15 September 2012.
2. ^ "Ce alegem? Chefir, Sana, sau Lapte Batut?". April 19, 2021.
3. ^ "Sana vs chefir. Care este cea mai bună alegere pentru tine?". life.ro. October 10, 2018.
4. ^ "Pâine cu lapte bătut sau sana, iaurt, kefir - rețeta de pâine foarte pufoasă". 12 February 2022.

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