Ayran is a cold yogurt beverage mixed with salt.[1] 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]]