Luzhou soft wheat
“Soft wheat” is a specialty of Luzhou. Compared to “hard wheat,” it has richer gluten and a higher content of amylopectin, making it easier for qu (a fermentation starter) microbes to establish a growth and reproduction advantage. As a fermentation and aroma-enhancing agent in the brewing of Daqu liquor, the high quality of qu is a prerequisite and foundation for producing premium base liquor.
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