After the ban on products from the European Union, the Russian consumer was limited in the choice of cheeses. The assertion that sanctions against the EU will support the domestic producer turned out to be not entirely true. Yes, empty places on store shelves were immediately occupied by goods of the Russian food industry. But are there many cheeses among them? In the absence of competition, customers are offered products that can hardly be called dairy products. Cheese products contain saltpeter, a sodium nitrate preservative, and vegetable fats. And the trouble is that sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish a surrogate from the original product. Even the high price does not guarantee that you are purchasing a quality product. Therefore, you should be careful and know the brands you can trust. Today we will consider the Brest-Litovsky cheese. This Belarusian product is available to Russian consumers. What do we know about this cheese? You will find all the information below.
Brest-Litovsky cheese: producer
This product is produced by the Open Joint-Stock Company Savushkin Product. The company is a leader in the dairy industry of Belarus. It dates back to the first half of the twentieth century. True, then it was a modest dairy plant in the city of Brest. The company survived all the cataclysms: World War II and the collapse of the USSR. But the company's management has always kept up to date. At the plant, modern technologies were constantly introduced, which allowed us to make high-quality products. The company has always been sensitive to consumer demand. Savushkin Product was one of the first in Belarus to produce lactose-free products, and also received the Halal Muslim approval certificate. And in 2012, the company received a license for deliveries to EU countries. Today, Savushkin Product OJSC produces several product lines: Optimal, Na100atchy, Tender Summer and Brest-Litovsky cheese. We will consider the last brand in more detail.
What bribes Savushkin Product products
Everyone knows that the quality of cheese directly depends on the fat content of milk. Quality milk is given only by healthy, well-groomed and well-fed cows. It is important that they eat fresh weed, and not compound feeds with hormonal additives. Delicious cheese is obtained only when the hay for cows was mowed in ecologically clean areas. And in this regard, JSC Savushkin Product is an almost complete cycle enterprise. The company has its own cowsheds. Animals receive only natural food, which the company purchases from farms in ecologically clean areas. Cows are not given antibiotics, hormonal drugs, and fattening stimulants. Milk is processed in a neighboring workshop, therefore, Brest-Litovsky cheese and other products of the company are produced without the use of preservatives using only natural raw materials. Equally important is the experience of Belarusian cheese makers. They can make a solid product that people enjoyed back in those days when they never heard of any GMOs, emulsifiers and stabilizers. Fidelity to tradition attracts the buyer.
Cheese "Brest-Litovsky": composition
All products of the company are made only from natural cow's milk. Let's consider the Brest-Litovsk brand. This trade name includes milk, yogurt, kefir, sour cream, fermented baked milk of various fat content, classic cottage cheese, butter (including salted), as well as semi-hard cheese. It can be “Classic,” “Easy,” “Creamy,” and “Aged.” But its composition is not much different. Cheese is made from pasteurized and normalized cow's milk. To accelerate the fermentation process, use fermentation from lactic acid thermophilic and mesophilic bacteria. Salt and potassium ferrocyanide are added to the semi-hard cheese. The latter substance prevents clumping and caking of cottage cheese. To make cheese, abomasum is needed. Its role is played by enzymes of animal origin - chymosin and pepsin. Potassium hydroxide in cheese is needed to control acidity. Calcium chloride serves as a sealant, and sodium nitrate serves as a preservative. A natural food coloring called “annatto” is added to the product.
Calorie content and beneficial properties
It is not necessary to talk about the fact that it is necessary to regularly include fermented milk products in your diet. Everyone already knows about their benefits. Brest-Litovsky cheese contains vitamins A, B, D, PP and N. This product is also rich in valuable minerals: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and iron. These substances strengthen bone tissue and tooth enamel. Cheese perfectly supports the tone of the heart muscle. This product is quite nourishing and high-calorie. If you monitor the safety of the aspen waist, you should choose the Brest-Litovsk light cheese. The fat content of this product is 35%, and the caloric content is 289 kcal per 100 g. Moreover, the Easy cheese is not inferior in gastronomic qualities to its fatter counterparts. It has a pleasant creamy taste and a natural rich cheese flavor.
Product gastronomic characteristics
Cheese "Brest-Litovsk Classic" is a bestseller of the entire line. Its fat content is 45%. The cheese has a sweet creamy taste and a soft plastic texture. It cuts perfectly, does not stick to the knife and does not crumble into pieces. The color of the cheese is pale yellow. On the slice, you can observe many "eyes" - holes of an angular shape that are evenly spaced across the entire surface. The aroma of the product is classic cheese. The taste is delicate, creamy. If you plan to bake meat, fish or vegetables in the oven under a cheese cap, Classic will be a good option. But his fellow “Creamy” possesses even better melting property. The fat content of this product is 50%. It is ideal for both pizza and sandwiches.
Aged cheese
This is a novelty from the Brest-Litovsk line. Its fat, as in the "Classic" - 45%. But "Classic" refers to a fairly mild variety. Cheese "Brest-Lithuanian Aged" differs from its classic counterpart by a red medal on the label. It indicates that the product has matured for at least 90 days. So, at least, the manufacturer assures. This brand differs from others in that it is awarded the title “Noble Product”. It is harder in consistency, but the slice does not lose flexibility. The cheese of this brand has excellent qualities for grating and baking in the oven. It is also cut well, without sticking to the knife and without crumbling. The taste is rich, creamy cheese. The color of the product is pale yellow.
Reviews about the cheese "Brest-Litovsk"
Belarusian fermented milk products are generally highly valued among Russians. Well, the Brest-Litovsky cheese is called the best of all cheeses imported from the neighboring republic. And its price is more than acceptable. On average, it is 550 rubles per kilogram. This allows us to attribute cheese from the Savushkin Product to the lowest and affordable price segment.