Red cheese is a type of cheese that is coated on top with a layer of orange or red mold. Inside it mold does not exist. Red cheese belongs to the most "odorous" group, which includes cheeses of various in nature: starting with the famous "münster" (its 5 grams can completely fill the entire room with its smell), ending with a delicate French "montagnard", which has practically no no smell.
Feature of this type
Cheese with red mold is actually not a good enough name, because the mold on this product is correctly classified as pink. A particular feature of this type of cheese is the fact that once a few days the heads must be washed with salt water, which is an extremely useful procedure aimed at the formation of pink mold. Thanks to these manipulations, red cheese (there is a photo of the fermented milk product in the article) has the name “washed-edge cheese”.
Another distinctive feature of such cheese is its piquant taste, containing a bright aroma and a sharp unobtrusive note. Residents of the post-Soviet space are already accustomed to the main representatives of this dairy product - “münster” and “reblochon”. These types of products are particularly popular due to their taste, as well as due to their unique history.
Red Pesto Cheese
However, special attention should be paid to the unusually tasty cheese called "pesto". It tastes slightly salty, with a slightly spicy and pleasant soft spicy aftertaste. It is recommended to serve at room temperature. You can cut it both in the form of cubes and small slices.
Such red cheese is especially good when added to soups. It does not fall into pieces, perfectly retains its shape and complements the taste of the dish. The composition of the "pesto" includes basil, tomato, garlic, as well as a small amount of nuts, which, as a rule, are not listed in the list of incoming ingredients.
This fermented milk product contains a large amount of protein (23.25 g) and fat) 29.15 g) with its increased calorie content - 356.75 kcal (data are indicated per 100 g).
Red cheese recipe
You can buy any kind of cheese without much work in the supermarket of each city. As a rule, it is found in round heads, as well as in the form of a square or brick.
According to experts, red cheese turned out once by accident. Manufacturers were simply looking for a way to increase the shelf life of a regular fermented milk product.
It is known that this type of cheese is produced, like other cheeses, thanks to penicillin organisms. In addition, the solution used to wash the edges of the product includes cider, vodka, calvados, as well as alcoholic drinks based on grapes. For coloring some types of cheese using reed or a natural dye annatto.
Under the influence of salted water and an alcoholic drink, a fungus called Penicillium candidum or Penicillium camemberti changes slightly, acquiring a reddish hue. In addition, during the production of this type of fermented milk product, dye and natural mineral water extracted from the source are sometimes used.
Red cheese goes well with light spirits, which include wine and champagne. In addition, cheese can be served on a cheese plate for desserts. This fermented milk product is often added to meat, fish, as well as salad and sauces. They are seasoned with spaghetti, Italian pasta, pizza and ravioli. It can only be appreciated by a true gourmet or a true connoisseur of cheese products.
The benefits of fermented milk product
The usefulness of cheese is that it contains vitamins and minerals. So, in this type of dairy product there is vitamin A, which is so necessary for good vision, and vitamin E, which supports the beauty of the skin. With the help of various B vitamins, there is an improvement in the activity of the nervous system, as well as the general condition of muscle tissue. A large amount of cheese contains phosphorus, which regenerates bone tissue, and calcium, which strengthens it.
Red cheese has anti-stress, anti-allergenic, and anti-inflammatory properties (calorizato). Only a small list of substances that positively affect the life of a person is listed, but after reading it, we can conclude the usefulness of this fermented milk product.
Contraindications and harm
Damage from red cheese can be received by someone who suffers from individual intolerance to certain ingredients that are part of a fermented milk product. In addition, it is especially worth paying attention to its high calorie content. Eating them in large quantities is not recommended during weight loss, and you will also have to refrain from those who are trying to control their body weight or are suffering from excess weight.