Cvașnița

Cvașnița is a Romanian word that refers to a small wooden or metal vat or tub traditionally used for the preparation of borș, a fermented wheat bran drink. More broadly, it can simply denote a container used for pickling or fermenting various foods. The size and shape of a cvașnița can vary, but its primary function remains the same: to provide a vessel suitable for the fermentation process, particularly for borș production in rural Romanian households. The term is most commonly associated with traditional methods of food preservation and fermentation, and may be encountered in descriptions of traditional Romanian culinary practices. It is often associated with homemade or locally produced foods.