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The Oldest Cheese: 3,600-Year-Old Kefir Cheese Found with Ancient Mummies in China
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The Oldest Cheese: 3,600-Year-Old Kefir Cheese Found with Ancient Mummies in China

Ancient Kefir Cheese Reveals New Clues about Bronze Age Diet and Culture

Sep 25, 2024
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Recent DNA analysis1 has unveiled an extraordinary discovery: the world’s oldest cheese, dating back 3,600 years, was found buried alongside mummies in northwestern China. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into the dietary practices of the ancient people of the Tarim Basin, highlighting how early humans preserved and consumed food, particularly dairy …

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