Cheese is a product that has many useful properties. It is widely used in the field of healthy nutrition, as well as in cooking. Currently, according to the Roskachestvo organization, more than 30 manufacturers supply their products to the market, whose cheese has the maximum number of useful properties. Next, we consider the list of brands under which the best cheese is produced, as well as some signs by which a worthy product can be determined.
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 favorably affects the entire human body.
Generally speaking, cheese is a mass consumption product. To maintain the body's normal state, it is enough to consume 70-120 g of this dairy product every day, and children need only 50 g. Speaking of calories, it should be noted that this indicator depends on the fat content of the product. On average, this figure is 330-370 kcal per 100 g of cheese.
The composition of the 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 on it presented on the package. The composition of high-quality cheese should not contain any other ingredients, except for natural milk, lactic acid bacteria, as well as special coagulating enzymes.
In addition to the listed components, GOST allows the entry of elements such as potassium nitrate grades, annatto extract, non-iodized table salt of the first or highest grade, dehydrated calcium chloride, and B-carotene, which has the property of dissolving in water.
Speaking about the compositional features of processed cheese, it should be noted that, as a rule, the structure of this product includes a considerable number of unnatural components, including flavors, flavor enhancers, and colorings. To create the highest quality product of this type, only high-quality hard cheese can be used. Along with it, good cheese of this type may include cream, butter, and milk powder. The sweet product is sugar, honey, a variety of syrups, as well as cocoa and coffee.
Product value
The best cheese is always of 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 product, there is always a whole complex of vitamins (A, B, D), as well as pathotinic acid. In addition, it contains an increased proportion of the content of proteins and amino acids (lysine, lysine, valine, phenylalanine).
As for the minerals present in the product, the best cheese contains almost the entire complex of chemical elements, among which calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium predominate to a special extent. 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, it is worth giving preference to that product, which is presented in a vacuum package. It should be free of cracks and any other visible damage.
The color of the product should be as uniform and normal as possible - its faded color indicates a low quality of the product, which is expressed by certain defects in the ripening process. The color unevenness only means that poor-quality or non-natural raw materials were used for its preparation. The eyes should be homogeneous and not too small - the presence of this factor indicates that the fermentation process did not occur as prescribed by the technology.
Another sign of regular and natural cheese is its pleasant aroma. In the event that the product has a mushroom or ammonia smell, this can only indicate 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 sign.
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 the following list of the most popular brands of cheese that are produced in Russia.
"Bren d'Amour" from "Volga Cheeses"
When choosing high-quality and very tasty cheese, you should definitely pay attention to the product presented by Volzhsky Cheeses, Bren d'Amour. Most consumers mark it as an upscale cheese that is made exclusively from natural ingredients.
Cheese "Bren d'Amour" was created using a unique French technology, which in combination with the Volgograd production conditions gives an extraordinary result. The finished product has a wonderful aroma, brackish taste, flavored with some sharpness and sharpness - real gourmets like this feature.
Bren d'Amour is the best cheese for soup. It melts perfectly and gives the finished dish an unusual taste. Moreover, in modern restaurants it is actively used for making pasta, stew, pies, and is also served as a snack. The product is ideal for pure use. Gourmets note that due to its special taste, the cheese "Bren d'Amour" is perfect for use in combination with dark beer.
"Camembert" from the company "Lefkadia"
Practice shows that a small digging of “Lefkadia” is made by the best “Camembert” in all of Russia, which is endowed with unique tastes - a soft and very dense nutty flavor. When finished, the product has a thin mold crust.
Camembert from Lefkadia is produced according to a traditional French recipe. Moreover, all the processes of preparing this cheese are also monitored by the French, who know a lot about the preparation of 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 in baked form with thyme (or rosemary), honey and balsamic vinegar.
"Halloumi" from "Riga Farmer"
This cheese, whose recipe is actively used in the expanses of Crete, is also produced by some Russian companies. As practice shows, the best implementation of such an undertaking was successful for the manufacturer "Po-Riga Farmer", which is located in the small settlement of Anosino.
The Hallumi from The Riga Farmer perfectly repeats all the qualities of a classic product made in Crete: it has a very dense structure and also creaks on the teeth. The product sold under the brand in question has a pleasant mint flavor.
As for the other characteristics of this product, it should be noted that the "Hallumi" from the "Riga Farmer" does not melt when heated, which makes it ideal for frying. It is best to use it with green salad, and in dishes combine with olive oil and toasted bread. Moreover, "Hallumi" goes well with white wines with a rich taste.
Mozzarella Unagrande (Umalat)
Which cheese melts well? An excellent product with such properties is Mozarella Unagrande from Umalat. The manufacturer presents this product in the form of uniform balls with an elastic and fairly dense texture. This cheese is very juicy, which is especially clearly observed when it is cut - the balls immediately begin to ooz with brine.
Unagrande Mozzarella is the best pizza cheese. It is characterized by a brackish taste, which is not too pronounced, as well as a low degree of fat content. The composition of this product contains a high degree of calcium and protein, which are vital for the human body.
Umalat Mozzarella Unagrande is the best processed cheese that is actively used by modern restaurants. It is added to toasts, smeared on sandwiches, and also used to create delicious casseroles and pies.
Curd cheese from Arla Natura
According to statistics, the best curd cheese is a product made by Arla Natura. It is created on the basis of natural ingredients using various flavors.
The product should be consumed in its pure form, spreading on bread. Moreover, it is a great addition to the process of making 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.