6 of the best brands of curd cheeses

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Recently, curd cheese has become extremely popular among Russians. For our country, this is not a completely familiar product - many have heard about it, but do not know what it is. Let's talk in more detail what curd cheese is and which brands of this product should be preferred.

Curd cheese - what is it and what is it eaten with?

Curd cheese is a traditional Italian dish. Its manufacturing technology is very similar to the process of making regular cheese, but there are some differences.

The product is not prepared entirely from milk, but from its mixture with whey. Take the leftover from the preparation of traditional hard cheeses. The serum is heated to 70 - 80 degrees Celsius. After that, characteristic white flakes appear in it. They are collected and placed under a press for several days. The cheese is then ready to eat.

It should be noted that this technology was widely used not only by Italians, but also by the peoples of the Caucasus. Everyone knows the traditional Adyghe cheese, popular in our country. It also belongs to the curd category.

Curd cheese differs from usual varieties by a high fat content. This must be taken into account when drawing up a daily diet, since excessive consumption can lead to obesity.

Also curd cheese is very soft. This makes it ideal for preparing various creams, sauces, sandwich masses.

As for the taste of the product, it is more delicate, has a pronounced creamy milky hue, less sourness.

Curd cheeses contain a large amount of phosphorus and calcium. This makes them very beneficial for bones and teeth. In addition, they contain a whole range of trace elements (for example, B vitamins, fatty acids), which also have a beneficial effect on the human body. These chemicals are:

improve the activity of the central nervous system;
normalize the work of the heart;
improve skin condition (which is especially important for women).

And the content of lactic acid bacteria, which act as a sourdough, makes the digestion processes in the stomach and intestines more efficient - microorganisms complement the natural microflora of humans.

How much should a good curd cheese cost? Not really. High-quality products can have a price of only 100 - 150 rubles.

The best brands of curd cheeses

Consider the 6 best brands of curd cheeses that are currently available for purchase in Russian grocery stores.

Hochland

Hochland is a curd cheese made under the brand name of a well-known German dairy company with a fat content of 60%.

A distinctive feature of the brand is that it uses cream, not traditional for the classic recipe, to create it. This radically changes the taste - it becomes slightly sweet, more milky. Thanks to these features, it resembles cottage cheese in consistency and is ideal as a mass for spreading on a sandwich. The manufacturer positions the brand as a sandwich brand - it is supplied not in its usual form, but whipped in advance. This makes it easier to apply to a slice of bread. Despite this, Hochland is also great for preparing various dishes. True, the manufacturer recommends purchasing a special variety for these purposes, which is intended exclusively for cooking.

Cheese is produced not only in the traditional form, but also with various additives. The following flavors can be found on store shelves:

greens;
mushrooms;
ham and herbs.

Violette

Violette is a curd cheese produced by the Russian company "Karat". Its fat content is 70%, which makes the product very nutritious.

Violette is not made from cream like Hochland, but mainly from cow's milk.This makes the taste less sweet, more cheesy. The product is also whipped until creamy, which makes it optimal for application to a sandwich.

There are several varieties of Violette, which differ in the presence of certain flavors:

creamy;
chocolate;
shrimp;
with herbs;
with pickled cucumbers;
mushroom.

Separately in the line of flavors is the Violette cream cheese variety. It is designed for preparing various dishes.

Schonfeld

Schonfeld is an inexpensive curd cheese produced under the brand of a well-known German company. A distinctive feature and main advantage of this product is its low cost with excellent taste. No other manufacturer can offer this price.

In the manufacture of the product, cottage cheese is used. Butter and cream are also added to it. This makes the Schonfeld taste very delicate. Despite the abundance of rather fatty components, the cheese itself is almost dietary. Its fat content is 65%, which significantly reduces the likelihood of exceeding the daily calorie intake during consumption.

In addition, whey is used in the preparation, which brings the recipe closer to the traditional one. The manufacturer even warns that the finished cheese may contain a small amount of this ingredient.

But the brand cannot boast of an abundance of different tastes - only the classic version of the product is on sale, as well as a variety with the addition of greens.

Almette

Almette is a subsidiary of the popular German manufacturer Hochland. Unlike the main brand of the company, the products that are produced under it are much cheaper. However, in terms of quality, Almette is not much inferior to Hochland.

Almette's production technology is reminiscent of the Hochland cooking process. The main difference is that it involves the use of not only cream, but also milk. Thanks to this, it was possible to reduce the final cost of the product. This cannot be considered a disadvantage - the taste does change, but it does not get worse, it is just different. Fat content is still low at only 60%.

There are several varieties of Almette. The most popular are the following:

classic milk-cream;
with herbs;
with garlic;
with yogurt;
with sour cream;
with pickled cucumber;
with onion.

A distinctive feature of all flavors is that they are not created using artificial aromatic substances, but natural ingredients: celery, parsley, onion, garlic, sour cream.

Almette can be used for more than just spreading on a sandwich. But also for the preparation of various dishes. Due to the fact that all tastes are as natural as possible, almost any variety can be used without fear that the culinary masterpiece will be spoiled.

Kuc mlekara

Kuc mlekara is a Serbian company that produces dairy products. The central place in the assortment is occupied by cheeses. Among them you can find milk. The products produced by the company have excellent taste and high quality. At the same time, they can be purchased at a very attractive price.

It should be noted that Kuc mlekara does not offer the usual curd cheese, but its Balkan variety, a traditional Serbian dish called kaymak. To prepare it, remove the cream from the milk, lay them in layers in a special container and let it stand for several days. As a result of the work of lactic acid bacteria, they turn sour. The result is a mass that resembles cottage cheese. It is called kaymak.

Kuc mlekara has a pronounced creamy taste with a slight sourness. The product can be used both for applying to a slice of bread and for preparing various dishes.

Syrobogatov

Syrobogatov is an inexpensive curd cheese from a domestic manufacturer. 200 gr. Despite such a low cost, Syrobogatov is distinguished by decent quality and pleasant taste.

The traditional version of Syrobogatov is creamy. It is made from whey, milk and cream.Has a pronounced creamy curd taste. Great for preparing a variety of dishes. For sandwich lovers, Syrobogaty produces cheeses with three different flavors. One is familiar, with greens. The other two are rather unusual: with figs and with pear. Despite the exotic combination, these Skorobogatov varieties taste quite pleasant.

Skorobogatov's fat content is very low and is only 150%. This makes the company's products ideal for those who:

suffers from various diseases of the digestive system;
wants to lose weight.

It can be said without exaggeration that Skorobogatov is a dietary product.

Conclusion

Curd cheese is a special type of dairy product. It is made from whey, milk, cream and cottage cheese. Due to its consistency, it is ideal for use as a mass for sandwiches. However, it can also be used in cooking. Today, Russian grocery stores offer a huge assortment of curd cheeses. We hope our ranking of the best brands will help you make the right choice.