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quality and purity, free from deposited solids and flavor taints. Its
temperature is on the low side and its pH range fluctuates between
6.5 and 7.5.
Qu- making process of Kweichow Moutai (Figure9.2): Qu- making
raw materials are to be ground roughly into scoured grist with pieces
of husks yet without too much fine powder and without an obviously
coarse or smooth feeling. e amount of qu inoculum and water
accounts for about 6%–8% and 40%, respectively, of all the qu mate-
rials in the mixing process to ensure the perfect combination of water,
qu materials, and wheat powder so that no dry powder can be spot-
ted, ...