The best cheese: overview, features, composition and properties

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Cheese is a product that has a lot of useful properties. It is widely used in the field of he althy nutrition, as well as in cooking. Currently, according to the organization Roskachestvo, more than 30 manufacturers supply their products to the market, the cheese of which has the maximum number of useful properties. Let us further consider the list of those brands under which the best cheese is produced, as well as some signs by which a worthy product can be identified.

General information

Speaking of cheese, it should be noted that in its natural form the product is made exclusively from milk - a biological product that has a beneficial effect on the entire human body.

In general, cheese is a commodity of mass consumption. To maintain a normal state of the body, it is enough to consume 70-120 g of this dairy product every day, and 50 g is enough for children. Speaking of calories, it should be noted that this indicator directly depends onfat content of the product. On average, this figure is 330-370 kcal per 100 g of cheese.

Composition of natural product

The best cheese should contain only natural ingredients. That is why, when choosing a product in a store, you definitely need to study the data about it presented on the package. Quality cheese should not contain any ingredients other than natural milk, lactic acid bacteria, and special coagulation enzymes.

In addition to the listed components, GOST allows the entry of such elements as potassium nitrate grades, annatto extract, non-iodized table s alt of the first or highest grade, dehydrated calcium chloride, and B-carotene, which tends to dissolve in water.

Speaking about the peculiarities of the composition of processed cheese, it should be noted that, as a rule, the structure of this product includes a considerable amount of non-natural components, including flavors, flavor enhancers and dyes. To create the highest quality product of this type, only high-quality hard cheese can be used. Along with it, a good cheese of this type may include cream, butter and milk powder. In a sweet product - sugar, honey, various syrups, as well as cocoa and coffee.

Product value

The best cheese always has a high value. It is expressed in the presence of a mass of useful components in its composition, as well as minerals. In the structure of a properly prepared natural productnecessarily there is a whole complex of vitamins (A, B, D), as well as patotheic acid. In addition, it contains an increased proportion of proteins and amino acids (leucine, lysine, valine, phenylalanine).

As for the mineral substances present in the product, the best cheese contains almost the entire complex of chemical elements, among which calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium are especially prevalent. Due to their presence, cheese is often eaten to prevent the occurrence of such terrible diseases as tuberculosis and cancer.

How to choose a product in the store

Special attention should be paid to the features of the external data of high-quality cheese.

Standing near the counter, you should give preference to the product that is presented in vacuum packaging. It should be free from cracks and any other visible damage.

The color of the product should be as uniform and normal as possible - its faded color indicates the low quality of the product, which is expressed by certain defects in the ripening process. The uneven color only indicates that low-quality or unnatural raw materials were used for its preparation. The eyes should be uniform and not too small - the presence of this factor indicates that the fermentation process did not occur as prescribed by technology.

Another sign of a proper and natural cheese is its pleasant aroma. In the event that the product has a mushroom or ammonia smell, this mayto speak only of the fact that the processes of decay have already begun to occur in it. If the product has no smell, then this is also far from its best feature.

When choosing the best cheese, you can also focus on the status of the manufacturer: if the product is in demand on the market, then most likely it is endowed with the best qualities. Consider below the list of the most popular brands of cheese that are produced in Russia.

"Bren d'Amour" from "Volga Cheese"

When choosing a high-quality and very tasty cheese, you should definitely pay attention to the product presented by the Volga Cheeses company - Bren d'Amour. Most consumers note it as a high quality cheese that is made exclusively from natural ingredients.

Cheese "Bren d'Amour" is created according to a unique French technology, which, combined with Volgograd production conditions, gives an extraordinary result. The finished product has a wonderful aroma, s alty taste, flavored with some sharpness and sharpness - this feature is liked by real gourmets.

Bren d'Amour is the best cheese for soup. It melts beautifully and gives the finished dish an extraordinary taste. Moreover, in modern restaurants it is actively used for making pasta, stews, pies, and also served as a snack. The product is ideal for consumption in its pure form. Gourmets note that due to its special taste, Bren d'Amour cheese is excellent for use in combination with darkbeer.

"Camembert" from the company "Lefkadia"

Practice shows that a small company "Lefkadia" produces the best Camembert in all of Russia, which is endowed with unique taste qualities - a soft and very dense nutty flavor. When finished, the product has a thin moldy crust.

Produced "Camembert" from "Lefkadia" according to the traditional French recipe. Moreover, all the processes of making this cheese are also monitored by the French, who know a lot about making cheese of this variety.

"Camembert" is a product widely loved by Russians. It has a pleasant taste, due to which it is often used in its pure form during feasts. It goes well with white bread, as well as fresh red wine. "Camembert" can also be served baked, with thyme (or rosemary), honey and balsamic vinegar.

"Hallumi" from "Po-Riga Farmer"

This cheese, the recipe of which is actively used in the vastness of Crete, is also produced by some Russian companies. As practice shows, the implementation of such an undertaking was best done by the manufacturer "Po-Rizhsky Farmer", which is located in the small settlement of Anosino.

"Hallumi" by "Riga Farmer" perfectly repeats all the qualities of the classic product produced in Crete: it has a very dense structure, andalso creaks on the teeth. The product sold under the brand in question has a pleasant mint flavor.

As for other characteristics of this product, it should be noted that "Hallumi" from the "Riga Farmer" does not melt when heated, making it ideal for frying. It is best consumed with a green salad, and in dishes combined with olive oil and toasted bread. Moreover, "Hallumi" goes well with white wine varieties that have a rich taste.

"Mozzarella Unagrande" ("Umalat")

Which cheese melts well? An excellent product with such properties is "Mozzarella Unagrande" from the company "Umalat". The manufacturer presents this product in the form of homogeneous balls with an elastic and fairly dense texture. This cheese is very juicy, which is especially evident when it is cut - the balls immediately begin to ooze with brine.

"Mozzarella Unagrande" is the best pizza cheese. It is characterized by a s alty aftertaste, which is not too pronounced, as well as a low degree of fat content. This product contains a high degree of calcium and protein, which are vital for the human body.

"Mozzarella Unagrande" from the company "Umalat" is the best processed cheese, which is actively used by modern restaurants. It is added to toast, smeared on sandwiches, and also used to create delicious casseroles and pies.

Arla Natura Curd Cheese

As statistics show, the best curd cheese is the product produced by Arla Natura. It is based on natural ingredients, using various flavors.

The product should be consumed in its pure form, spreading on bread. Moreover, it is an excellent addition to the process of preparing pizza, hot sandwiches, as well as soups and salads. Many gourmets recommend this cheese for making rolls and some other Japanese dishes. It has a creamy texture and high fat content.