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Calpico is the international brand name for a Japanese cultured milk drink sold in Japan as Calpis. It is produced by fermenting milk with lactic-acid bacteria and yeast, then diluting the resulting concentrate to make a sweet, mildly tangy, noncarbonated beverage. The product was introduced in 1919 by Kaiun Mishima, and it is commonly sold either ready to drink or as a concentrate that is mixed with water or other drinks.
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What is Calpico called in Japan?
Calpico is the international brand name for the Japanese cultured milk drink sold in Japan as Calpis. The drink is sold as a sweet, mildly tangy, noncarbonated beverage.
How is Calpico made?
Milk is fermented with lactic-acid bacteria and yeast, and the resulting concentrate is diluted. This process gives Calpico its characteristic tangy flavor and smooth drinkable texture.
Is Calpico carbonated?
No, the standard drink is noncarbonated. It is usually diluted before drinking, which makes it lighter than the concentrated fermented base.
What does Calpico taste like?
Calpico has a sweet, mildly tangy taste similar to a light cultured dairy drink. Its flavor comes from fermentation with lactic-acid bacteria and yeast.
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