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Posts tagged: wine

by The Sorakami TeamMar 03, 20230 comments

Sakewine

Wine Vs Sake.

Ā  Sake and wine are two of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. They have unique flavour profiles, cultural significance, and traditions. However, despite sharing some similarities, they are fundamentally different in terms of ingredients, production processes, flavour profiles, and serving temperatures. Is sake really a "rice wine"? In this deep-dive blog post, we will explore the differences between sake and wine in detail. Ā  Ingredients Ā  The primary ingredient in sake is rice. The rice is polished to remove the outer layers, leaving behind the starchy core, also known as shinpaku. This shinpaku is then soaked, steamed,...

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