At the World Food Moscow 2011 exhibition, Dzhugas cheese was recognized as the best novelty of the year. He overtook 10 other participants who were no less worthy of victory. This cheese is popular among lovers of similar products at parmesan or goyus level.
Where and how is it made?
A special technology has been developed for the production of this delicious cheese. This product is produced in Lithuania. Milk for cheese is collected only in the summer, and it is better if it is June. During this period, grass has just appeared, and is the freshest. Thanks to this, cow's milk for cheese production will have the necessary beneficial properties.
Benefit
Lithuanian cheese "Dzhugas" is rich in nutrients that positively affect physical and psychological health.
This product has vitamin B12, which is simply necessary for the normal functioning of the body, and also increases hemoglobin levels. In addition, the cheese has many useful and important amino acids for humans, and they are needed for the construction of protein. Some sources say that only 50 grams of Dzhugas can replace an expensive food supplement that has the same properties and composition. Another advantage of this product is that despite the fact that the Dzhugas cheese is high-calorie, its fat content is lower than that of all other options. If you specifically look at a slice of this cheese, then it is sufficiently dried, does not melt and does not secrete fats that are properly fermented. Therefore, the fairer sex does not need to worry about her figure.
Benefits
Lithuania is a country with excellent ecology, which is responsible for the quality of its products. Thanks to this, the Dzhugas cheese (Parmesan) is made natural, as it does not contain chemistry, dyes, thickeners and other harmful substances. You can feel all this just once having tasted this Dzhugas cheese. Parmesan - a common cheese - often inferior to dzhugas (except for expensive and really high-quality options). Another significant advantage for allergy sufferers: in this product, the lactose content is below 0.02%.
Today the Dzhugas cheese is presented in a wide assortment, and it can be purchased both in portions and slices. On the shelves you can find options for 12, 24, 36 months of aging. Each of these products has its own unique and rich taste, but combines their spice, light pungency and pleasant consistency. You can use the Dzhugas cheese separately, for example, with wine or fruit, and it can also be used to prepare various dishes, such as salads and pastries.
Salad with Dzhugas cheese
A light and tasty dish that will appeal to even strict gourmets, consists of the following ingredients:
- cheese "Dzhugas" - 50 g;
- lettuce leaves - a bunch;
- strawberries - 7 pcs.;
- olive oil - 3 tbsp. spoons;
- balsamic vinegar - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- walnuts, dill, cilantro, black pepper.
The cooking process is as follows:
- First you need to prepare the sauce, for which combine oil, vinegar and pepper. All ingredients must be mixed until smooth.
- Divide the strawberries into 4 parts, cut the cheese into small cubes, and chop the greens.
- Mix the ingredients and season the salad with the sauce.