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Makgeolli Broadens Horizons with New Products

Makgeolli Broadens Horizons with New Products

SEOUL, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s food and beverage industry is releasing a new series of products made with “makgeolli,” a traditional grain-based alcoholic drink, for the summer season. Kooksoondang Brewery Co. on Wednesday is releasing a new makgeolli mixed with Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co.’s Chilsung Cider carbonated beverage. The product comes in [...]

S. Korea to Designate Makgeolli-making as Intangible Heritage

S. Korea to Designate Makgeolli-making as Intangible Heritage

SEOUL, April 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Traditional practices for making “makgeolli,” a South Korean traditional grain-based alcoholic drink, becomes cultural asset. The Cultural Heritage Administration announced Tuesday that it will soon designate the culture of makgeolli production as a national intangible cultural asset. The administration will not, however, recognize skilled individuals or organizations of makgeolli-making [...]

Bacteria in Makgeolli Effective Against Food Poisoning, Cancer, and Aging

Bacteria in Makgeolli Effective Against Food Poisoning, Cancer, and Aging

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has showed that lactic acid bacteria contained in “makgeolli,” a South Korean traditional grain-based alcoholic drink, is capable of fighting off bacteria that cause food poisoning. The Gyeonggi-do Institute of Health and Environment conducted a study from January to November collecting 85 strains of lactic acid [...]

Makgeolli with Low Alcohol Content Gaining Popularity

Makgeolli with Low Alcohol Content Gaining Popularity

SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Low-alcohol versions of the traditional alcoholic beverage “makgeolli” have gained popularity, mainly as a result of more people opting to drink alone, industry officials said Thursday. The grain-based drink usually contains an alcohol content of six to seven percent but products with four to five percent have become popular [...]

Korean Grain-based Drink ‘Makgeolli’ Beneficial for Intestinal Health: Report

Korean Grain-based Drink ‘Makgeolli’ Beneficial for Intestinal Health: Report

SEJONG, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A state-run food research center on Tuesday said “makgeolli,” a South Korean traditional grain-based alcoholic drink, is beneficial for people’s intestinal health. According to a report by the Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI), makgeolli contains various microorganisms, such as yeast and lactic acid bacteria. While figures vary depending on [...]

‘Makgeolli’ Contributing to Alcoholic Consumption by Older Women: Report

‘Makgeolli’ Contributing to Alcoholic Consumption by Older Women: Report

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The traditional alcoholic beverage “makgeolli” has contributed to the increased consumption of alcoholic beverages by older women, a report showed Monday. According to the report conducted by a team of researchers at Seoul National University College of Medicine, a daily average of alcoholic beverages consumed by women aged between [...]