Grained cottage cheese

Grained cottage cheese is a curd grain, to which fresh, slightly salted cream is added. It refers to a low fat variety of this fermented milk product. The typical fat content of this product is 0 to 9 percent. At the same time, the calorie content of grain cheese is much lower than, for example, cheese and is 15

5. 3 kcal per 100 grams. Another advantage of this type of cottage cheese can be called longer shelf life compared to other varieties of this snow-white mass.

In Russia, grained cottage cheese can sometimes be found under the name "Lithuanian cottage cheese. " Elsewhere in Europe, as well as in the United States, it is called "cottage cheese, " which means "country cheese. " In cooking, grained cottage cheese can be used both as an independent dish that has a pleasant taste and quite high gastronomic qualities, and for the preparation of various vegetable and fruit salads.

The Benefits of Grain Curd

The benefits of grain curd are the content of a large amount of milk protein, essential amino acids (methionine, lysine, choline), vital minerals (calcium and phosphorus), as well as vitamins of group B, C and PP.

Due to the very high protein content and low fat content, the benefits of grain cottage cheese are relevant for sports and dietary nutrition. Since casein prevails in the curd protein, experts recommend consuming this fermented milk product at night, just before bedtime, because it works while you sleep, maintaining a feeling of fullness for longer.