Table 3. Mixed-effects model analysis of fermentation factors affecting physicochemical properties of makgeolli

Factor Alcohol (%) pH Total acidity (%) Soluble solids (°Brix) Reducing sugar (%)
Nuruk type 0.327 <0.001*1) 0.263 0.805 0.995
Yeast addition 0.750 0.005* 0.462 0.399 0.005*
Glutinous rice 0.141 <0.0001* 0.712 0.920 0.001*
Starter addition 0.122 0.020* 0.914 0.621 0.629
*Statistical significance was defined as p<0.05 in the mixed-effects model analysis (Type III tests of fixed effects).