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Žinčica (in Slovak) or Žinčice (in Czech), Żentyca (in Polish) is a drink made of sheep milk whey similar to kefir consuming mostly in Slovakia. It is a by-product in the process of making bryndza cheese.
Contents
Žinčica is fermented by the following Lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactococcus lactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides.
Traditionally, this drink is served in a črpák, a wooden cup with some pastoral scene carved into the handle.
Bryndzové halušky is typically served with žinčica.
The origin of the word is the Romanian jîntiţa, the drink being carried by Vlach shepherds instead of water.
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Taste
Žinčica tastes a lot like yoghurt, only a bit more liquidic. Of course, recipe can vary from house to house. It isn't so good for thirst, because is basically fat, but great as side liquid dish with Bryndzové halušky, Haruľe or Prézle. Some do not like invasive taste of this diary, but this may be caused by world-wide Lactose intolerance.
