Ayran

Ayran is a cold yogurt beverage mixed with salt. In addition to Turkey, where it is considered a national drink, ayran is found in Iran, Afghanistan, the Balkans, Lebanon, Armenia and across the Caucasus. Similar beverages include the Iranian doogh, but yogurt drinks are popular beyond the Middle East region—ayran has been likened by some to the South Asian lassi. See also :

• fermented food
• Probiotics