Cheese product - what is it? What is a cheese product made of?

Bad news for all lovers of cheese. Recently, in Russian stores, you can find a novelty - a cheese product, which in appearance almost does not differ from conventional cheese. Unfair producers have found a way to cut costs and keep revenues at the same level.

At this point, many are asking themselves: a cheese product - what is it? Despite the familiar name, there are many differences from conventional cheese. We will consider in detail the composition, as well as the harm and benefit from the use of this product.

Cheese all over the head

As you know, ordinary cheese completely repeats the composition of milk, from which it is made, but only in greater concentration. A huge amount of vitamins and amino acids (tryptophan, lysine, methionine) make cheese incredibly useful. By the content of protein, it exceeds even some types of meat, so doctors strongly recommend eating cheese to children, the elderly and pregnant women.

To date, there is a huge amount of cheese varieties and ways of preparing it, and each country has its own "cheese" traditions. Thanks to this variety, it is difficult to meet a person who does not like cheese at all. For this reason, in Europe many years ago the production of cheese was started.

Cheese product - what is it?

Cheese product can be safely called a clone of real cheese. To distinguish externally or taste the ordinary person is almost impossible. It remains only to carefully read the composition on the package.

According to GOST, a cheese product is made using cheese technology, but it is milk-containing (not less than 20%), and not a dairy product. It is allowed to use coconut and palm oils, as well as non-dairy proteins and other preservatives.

Hazardous components

On the harm of palm oil written many articles and made documentaries. But, unfortunately, today this ingredient can be found in almost every product, even a children's mixture. Sometimes manufacturers simply indicate "vegetable fat", rightly believing that the mention of palm oil can scare off a certain percentage of buyers. Such a deception is practically impossible, and the harmful component, which we use in large quantities, starts a war against our organism.

Doctors say that palm oil provokes metabolic and blood clots, promotes the development of cardiac and oncological diseases, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

What is a cheese product made of? From palm and coconut oils, often very poor quality. Some manufacturers do not bother cleaning themselves up to the nutritional level - because of this, the harm to humans increases several times.

Studies show that palm oil due to increased taste of the product causes dependence. People find it very difficult to refuse chips, sweets or baked goods, which contain this dangerous ingredient. However, it is even more difficult to find products on the supermarket shelves without palm oil.

The cheese product, which includes palm oil and coconut oil, is sold in Russia along with the usual cheese. Therefore, while consumers do not begin to study the labels of goods, dishonest producers will profit from our illiteracy.

Necessary measure

In European stores for a long time on different shelves stored cheese and cheese. The difference for buyers should be visible to the naked eye - then there is no need to read the fine print on the package or understand the composition. But why then in our country there is no such practice?

In the 1990s, agriculture in Russia was in decline. Farms were closed, and prices for local raw materials continued to grow. As a temporary measure, the state decided to develop the production of various substitutes. Professional visitors to the exhibition, where for the first time a cheese product whose composition included vegetable fats appeared, was opposed to innovations. However, a year later the economic situation forced the use of additives by most manufacturers.

Advantages and disadvantages

According to experts, the use of dried milk, soy or vegetable fat reduces costs by an average of 30%. In addition, substitution allows you to extend the shelf life and improve the taste. Few of us think about what the cheese product consists of, and the presence of various additives is perceived quite calmly. You could close your eyes to this, if not for one "but".

The cost of cheese and cheese in our country is not significantly different. It turns out that the manufacturer reduced costs, but the price remained the same, and in other cases even increased. Residents of the European Union choose a cheese product, the harm of which is fully realized, from the economy. Buyers in Russian stores pay the same money for milk and palm oil. Is this fair?

It is worth noting that honest producers still come across. Let's look at the most famous brands that produce a cheese product.

"Fetax"

"Fetax" from the company Hochland consists of cheese brine, a substitute for milk fat, skimmed milk fat and various additives (stabilizers, salt, buttermilk, citric acid). The energy value is 261 kcal. The cost of packing 400 g on average is 160-190 rubles. According to buyers' reviews, the Fetax melted product is perfect for salads with fresh vegetables, it is conveniently packaged, moderately salted and tender in taste.

Arla Apetina

Arla Foods produces Arla Apetina - a light cheese product. What is it, and what harmful ingredients can be found in the composition? The manufacturer does not hide the presence of vegetable fats. In addition to palm oil, the package shows milk, rennet, salt and acidity regulator. The energy value is 243 kcal. The product is white in color with a crumbly structure and low salt content. Arla Foods marketers recommend a cheese product as a snack, as well as for salads or pasta. Low cost (about 150 rubles per 500 grams) allows you to draw conclusions about the high content of vegetable fats.

"Paris Burenka"

This is one of the most popular cheese products. Contains milk normalized, vegetable fat, acidity regulator, salt. It is made with the use of a special enzyme preparation of microbial origin for the folding of milk. The energy value is 232 kcal.

Some consumers note a too soft consistency, which does not allow adding "Parisian Burenku" in salads. Perhaps the main secret of popularity is the manufacturer - Flechard SAS, and the name of the French company still evokes the confidence of buyers. However, from the point of view of health care, the "Paris Burenka" is a cheese product whose harm can not be ignored.

"Delissir Fet"

The product from the legendary Moscow plant "Karat" has the largest list of ingredients: curd cheese, cottage cheese, drinking water, butter, a substitute for milk fat, skimmed milk, salt, as well as a complex of food additives and preservatives. The energy value is 240 kcal. The cost of packing 180 grams is 75-90 rubles.

How to distinguish the original from the "double"

Next time, when choosing cheese on the supermarket shelf, carefully read the label. Our tips will help you choose a more natural product.

1. Price. Cheese products marketers in stores are usually placed at the very beginning of the series. Low prices attract the attention of visitors. The price for real cheese starts from 300 rubles per kilogram.
2. Composition. Do not hesitate to study the product label, be sure to grab points or magnifying glass - the most "interesting" is always written in fine print. Among the traditional components of cheese should not be: palm or sunflower oil, soy, flavor enhancers, flavors and preservatives. If you are shopping on the market, ask the seller to show the head label, from which a piece of cheese was cut.
3. Name. According to the rules, producers can not call cheese foods containing vegetable fats. Cheeses melted, cheese or curd products in reality have little to do with useful cheese.
4. Research in the laboratory. It is possible to prove the presence of harmful components reliably only by special analysis. It is quite expensive to independently conduct such a test. It remains only to trust the well-known cheese producers. In addition, there are several resources on which to find the results of such studies.

An independent expert examines the selected product, for example a cheese product (what is it, the presence of harmful substances, manufacturing disruptions, compliance of the specified components), and the final data appears in free access.

Popular Recipes

If you still deliberately choose a cheese product for reasons of economy, then we will share some popular recipes with its use.

So, what to prepare from a cheese product? The easiest way to feed suddenly arrived guests is a light salad. To finely chopped tomatoes add red onions and pieces of cheese. In this case it is desirable to choose a pickle "Paris Burenku". You dress the salad with olive oil and serve it to the table.

Another interesting recipe is a layered salad with tuna. At the first level, put the tuna and oil in a deep dish. Next, fresh cucumber, diced, and cheese product. On the fourth level, two small pickled cucumbers, and then two fresh tomatoes. As a dressing - olive oil. Do not add salt to this salad.

And of course, do not forget about the Greek salad, which will go to one of the above cheese products.

For a snack

No less easy to prepare will be the famous appetizer with eggplant. For the preparation of tender rolls, 400 g aubergines, two cloves of garlic, 200 g "Fetax" and 100 g of mayonnaise will be needed.

1. Peel and cut the eggplants in thin slices. Sprinkle with salt and leave for half an hour.
2. Grind the cheese product with a grater, add mayonnaise and pressed garlic press.
3. Eggplants must be fried on both sides in vegetable oil. Using paper towels, you can remove excess fat.
4. Add the filling to the eggplant, roll it up with small rolls and serve it to the table.

Cheese soup

Preparing a tender soup with a cheese product can even an inexperienced mistress. As a basic ingredient, any processed cheese curd.

• For refueling it is necessary to fry finely chopped carrots and onions in butter
• In pre-cooked chicken broth add the potatoes. Cook until ready, then add the roast and grilled cheese product.
• After completely dissolving melted cheese curds and salt to taste. Then blender the cheese soup to a homogeneous mass and leave some more time on the stove.
• Before serving, add fresh herbs and garlic croutons to the table.

For slimming

This cheese refers to nutritious and nutritious foods, so doctors are not advised to refuse from the diet. In small quantities and with a small percentage of fat, cheese will become a real treat for all those who lose weight.

Some representatives of the fair sex, without knowing it, include in their diet a cheesy product, the caloricity of which is even lower than that of cheese. For example, 100 g of Camembert contains 324 kcal, while in the "double" this figure is 236 kcal. It seems that the difference is not so great, but for those who are limited to two thousand calories per day, it is essential.

The most popular among diet lovers diets won a cheese product, similar to feta cheese. It can be spread on rye bread or add to a salad with tomatoes - it turns out very appetizing and does not seem to contradict the diet. But in this case, the main danger lies in palm oil, which contributes to the development of diabetes and obesity.

Even if you do not stick to a diet, try to avoid products containing palm oil, as well as artificial supplements, preservatives and flavor enhancers. They have the property of accumulating in the human body and may well become a catalyst for a serious illness.