What is the Main Ingredient of Soju? A Deep Dive into Korea's National Drink
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While traditional soju was historically made from rice, a government ban on using rice for alcohol production in 1965 forever changed its core components. Today, the main ingredient of soju is not a single element but rather a varied list of starches, depending on the producer and method. This shift led to two distinct types of soju that are popular today.
