Daigo (dairy product)

Daigo was a type of dairy product made in Japan during the 10th century.[1]

Summary

The first mention of this word was in Nirvana Sutra. [2]

譬如從牛出乳 從乳出酪 從酪出生蘇 從生蘇出熟蘇 從熟蘇出醍醐 醍醐最上

— 『大般涅槃経』

From cows to fresh milk; fresh milk to cream; cream to curdled milk; curdled milk to butter; butter to ghee (daigo). Daigo is the best. - Nirvana Sutra

This is the origin of the word, daigo-mi (醍醐味), which means a superb flavor.[1] Emperor Daigo encouraged the production of so and other cheese-like products. His name origin is thought to be based on the above text. [1] Daigo is thought to have come from China, but it is no longer made in either China or Japan.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "チーズの歴史　日本乳業協会　 (History of Cheese, by Japan Dairy Industry Association)". 日本乳業協会. Japan Dairy Industry Association. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "大正新脩大藏經 第十二冊 No. 375《大般涅槃經》CBETA 電子佛典 V1.48 普及版　 (Taisho Tripitaka Vol. 12, No. 375 大般涅槃經, CBETA Chinese Electronic Tripitaka V1.48, Normalized Version)" (in Chinese). Retrieved 2012-08-19.

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