“Tapuy” rice wine starts out as a mixture of black and white glutinous rice (A), which is fermented using a starter culture or “bubod.” After a month, the solid residues from the fermentat ...

The researchers found that by optimizing the fermentation process with a well ... this overlooked waste product of rice wine production could become a valuable asset in promoting longevity and ...

Filipino researchers optimize tapuy production, turning discarded lees into a potential superfood rich in anti-aging compounds and antioxidants, showing promising results in animal tests.

A rice wine native to the Philippines has grabbed ... when added to cooked native glutinous rices, triggers a fermentation that ultimately produces both the wine and a solid byproduct, tapuy ...

Fu yu (which is off-white) and naam yu (which is red) are made by soaking fresh tofu in rice wine brine for a denser and creamier texture. Because fermented bean curd gains a mild, funky smell in ...

What’s key to sake-making, which takes about two months, including fermentation and pressing, are the rice and the water ... amid competition from beer, wine and other modern beverages.