"Almette" (curd cheese): composition and reviews

general information

How does Almette (curd cheese) end up on Russian tables? The manufacturer of this cheese, Hochland Russland LLC, has been involved in the food industry in the Moscow region since 2000, and during this time managed to acquire a number of quality awards.

The technology is not distinguished by the abundance of stages and components. Curd cheese is made from milk, after which the still fresh product is mixed “in the heat of the heat” until smooth, and then whipped - thanks to this, a delicate, melting consistency is achieved.

Composition and calorie content

You can even include Almette curd cheese in the children's menu; its composition allows this:

milk serum;
whey protein;
cottage cheese;
purified water;
salt;
citric acid.

Of course, you shouldn’t be overzealous, since there is still a lot of fat in this cheese - 20 grams, but in other varieties and types there is at least no less. Plus, the abundance of whey components indicates that the product is rich in calcium.

Due to its rich taste and soft consistency, Almette curd cheese can be considered a dietary product. Its calorie content is 216 kcal per 100 grams of product. But in order to put together a healthy sandwich from whole grain bread with vegetables and this cheese, you will need literally 20 grams.

Composition of Almette cheese

During the production of Almette cheese, milk is pasteurized and the fat content level must be adjusted. These truly important activities, which are considered an integral part of the Almette cheese production process, help cheesemakers achieve the highest possible product quality. The composition of Almette cheese depends primarily on the type of product.

However, in any case, Almette cheese will contain milk, as well as natural yogurt. The calorie content of Almette cheese also differs depending on the type of product. The average calorie level of Almette cheese is 216 Kcal, which is per 100 grams of product.

The milk is whipped to obtain a delicate curd consistency of Almette cheese, and is also subjected to heat treatment in order to improve the consumer characteristics of the product and significantly increase the shelf life, and therefore the sale of the product. At the last stage of making Almette cheese, light natural yoghurt, as well as various flavoring additives, are added to the product.

Currently, the company producing cheese Almette produces such types of products as: cheese with horseradish, herbs, garlic, yogurt, and cucumber flavors. By its essence, as well as its production technology, Almette cheese is young, i.e. cheese products that do not require a long ripening period. The product stands out for its “loose” consistency.

Almette cheese is served as a snack or filling for sandwiches, tartlets or canapés. In addition, cheese can be used in the preparation of sauces or puree soups. Such types of soft curd and cream cheeses as Almette are used as a so-called “sandwich” mass and base, on which fish, herbs or meat products are placed on top.

In order to prepare an original cheese snack, you just need to spread Almette sverju cheese on crispbread, crackers or fresh bread. It is also noteworthy that Almette cheese can be easily prepared at home yourself.

To do this, you will need high-fat cottage cheese, as well as processed cheese and natural yogurt. Cottage cheese and cheese are ground until a homogeneous mass is obtained, and then yogurt is poured into the resulting mass. To add flavor to the homemade version of Almette cheese, you can add salt, as well as herbs, onions or garlic.

Description of taste

“Almette” has a delicate, delicate taste with a pronounced hint of cream.

Store shelves currently include a lot of products that proudly bear the name “curd cheese.” There is something cheaper, something more expensive, and the quality does not always depend on the price. For example, the world famous “Philadelphia”, which is used in a variety of cuisines, from Japanese (sushi, rolls) to American (traditional cheesecake), is a curd cheese of the “Almette” type, but more expensive and with a more controversial composition, since includes a scattering of stabilizers. A more acceptable alternative is the Buko product or President curd cheese.

How to make Almette curd cheese from cottage cheese?

Prepared Almette cheese can be stored at home for 2-3 months. in a refrigerator. Any housewife can make it from cottage cheese; it’s better to take a homemade fatty product. Often, the product is supplemented during the cooking process with herbs, fresh or pickled cucumbers, mushrooms and other flavorings of your choice, which must first be ground in a blender or food processor.

Ingredients:

cottage cheese – 500 g;
butter – 100 g;
salt.

Preparation

Combine cottage cheese with soft butter, add salt to taste, and puree in a blender until creamy.
Place the finished curd cheese, such as Almette, in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

Application. Snacks

Don't underestimate Almette. Curd cheese is not just a “spread” on sandwiches. It works well in a variety of appetizers, as it can highlight any taste, from fish to vegetables. Let's look at the simplest and most successful snacks using this product.

For example, a cheese snack with grapes:

curd cheese - 200 grams;
sweet large grapes - 600 grams;
Maasdam cheese - 400 grams;
blue cheese - 100 grams;
greens to taste (dill and cilantro are best) - 2 teaspoons.

Step-by-step preparation:

Grind the curd cheese and blue cheese into a homogeneous mass, add herbs.
Separate the grapes from the branches, wash, dry and remove the seeds from each berry.
Cover each grape separately with cheese mixture.
Separately, cut the maasdam into even portion cubes.
Place cheese and grape balls on canapé picks or toothpicks and secure them with maasdam cubes.
Place on a serving platter and serve.

Those who love rye bread toast and generally try to make their food not only tasty, but also healthy, will like the following recipe:

creamy curd cheese “Almette” without additives - 150 grams;
pumpkin seeds - 10 grams;
cream with a fat content of at least 33% - 50 ml;
vegetable oil (ideally from pumpkin seeds) - 1 tbsp. spoon;
fresh rye bread - 150 grams;
salt - to taste;
black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Preheat the oven to 200 oC.
Place the seeds on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 7 minutes.
Cool and then grind.
In a separate bowl, whip the chilled cream into a stable foam.
Whisk the cheese with salt, pepper, butter and seeds.
Gently mix the cheese and cream.
Remove all crusts from the bread and cut into portions.
Place the cheese mixture on the prepared rye base and serve.

General table of calorie content of dietary cheeses

For reference, we offer a table of dietary cheeses indicating their calorie content. It presents varieties and brands whose “weight” does not exceed 300 kcal per 100 g of product.

The lowest calorie (up to 200 kcal)

Medium calorie (200-250 kcal)

Critically medium-calorie (250-300 kcal)

Low-calorie cheeses are an essential component of the diet when losing weight, during certain diseases (CVD, digestive tract, depression), and in a healthy nutrition system. If you figure out which varieties are considered dietary, you don’t have to worry about gaining weight and can safely eat 50-100 g for breakfast.

We recommend: Fasting day on cheese

Application. Second courses

Most second courses gratefully accept a bit of creamy taste, as it is able to smooth out the sharpness of the products, while emphasizing their true taste, which is why “Almette” is used in the process of preparing them. Curd cheese serves as a catalyst, enhancing the effect of foods such as herbs, garlic, and spices.

The manufacturer has taken care of its quality, so no questionable tastes will prevent you from enjoying this wonderful pasta. Required:

pasta of your favorite shape - 400 grams;
any greens to taste - 150 grams;
roasted chopped almonds - 20 grams;
curd cheese - 4 tbsp. spoons;
olives with pits - 100 grams;
garlic - 2 small cloves;
olive oil - to taste;
salt - to taste;
black pepper - to taste.

Remove the pits from the olives. Grind them until smooth along with herbs, nuts, cheese, adding olive oil to form a soft, flowing paste. Add salt and pepper.

Boil the pasta according to the instructions, drain in a sieve, and season with olive oil.

Place the pasta on each plate and add 2-3 tbsp to the center of the composition. spoons of cheese mass. Serve.

Almette curd cheese with herbs: Test results

Advantages

Complies with safety requirements
Good organoleptic characteristics without any comments

Flaws

Misleading protein content labeling
The ratio of calcium and phosphorus content is less than typical for this type of product
The fatty acid composition of the sample has deviations from the values characteristic of milk fat

Almette curd cheese with herbs meets safety requirements according to proven microbiological and physicochemical indicators.

Inaccurate labeling regarding protein indication: 21% less protein. No other cases of inaccurate labeling were identified.

The sample was developed in accordance with GOST 33480-2015. According to tested organoleptic and physico-chemical indicators, it complies with the standard.

The ratio of calcium and phosphorus content is less than typical for this type of product. The fatty acid composition of the sample deviates from the values characteristic of milk fat (however, it is predominantly represented by milk fat).

The sample has good organoleptic characteristics without any comments.

Application. Bakery

Thanks to its light salty note, Almette fits perfectly into sweet baked goods. Curd cheese, in addition to its creamy taste, adds great depth to the overall composition. Surely many have noticed that dishes in which only sugar was used are inexpressive and “flat”, but with a drop of salt they reach a completely different level. Like, for example, in these tartlets:

ready puff pastry - 300 grams;
curd cheese - 200 grams;
cream with a fat content of at least 33% - 250 ml;
ripe mango - 1 pc.;
sugar - 150 grams;
favorite fruits and berries for decoration.

How to cook:

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Roll out the dough into a thin layer, cut into squares and place in molds (it’s best to use silicone ones for muffins). Make frequent punctures in the dough with a fork, thanks to this measure the dough will swell minimally during baking.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, then cool completely.
For the cream, peel the mango and grind it into a puree.
Whip the cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
Add Almette to the cream. Curd cheese will immediately make the mixture thick, don’t be afraid of this.
Add mango puree to the resulting cream and mix carefully with a spoon.
Fill puff pastry baskets with cream, decorate with berries and fruits as desired.

Fans of denser cheese baked goods will love the following light cheesecake:

cookies (ideally nut) - 200 grams;
butter - 50 grams;
curd cheese - 320 grams;
sugar - 100 grams;
flour - 15 grams;
cream of any fat content - 25 grams;
large egg - 1 pc.;
egg yolk - 1 pc.;
fruit to taste for decoration.

All products are designed for a mold with a diameter of 20 cm.

Description of the cooking process:

Grind the cookies into fine crumbs.
Melt the butter and add to the cookies.
Place the resulting mass in the mold and compact it, forming a cake with sides.
Place in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 100°C.
Mix all other cheesecake ingredients until smooth. Do not beat! This can cause the baked goods to crack and bubble. This rule always works, no matter what recipes you use with Almette curd cheese. If not specified separately, do not beat.
Pour the cheese mixture over the cookie crust and bake for an hour.
Cool completely without removing from the oven, then place in the refrigerator overnight.
Decorate with fruits and treat your loved ones.

Application. Dessert

This is the easiest way to use cottage cheese. Here we look at delicious, wonderful, elemental cheese-melon ice cream:

juicy, sweet peeled melon - 500 grams;
cream with a fat content of at least 33% - 350 ml;
curd cheese - 150 grams;
fine sugar - 120 grams.

Beat all ingredients with a blender until smooth. Place in a container and freeze for 5-7 hours, whisking occasionally to achieve a smooth, store-bought texture. That's all.

Reviews

The consumer reaction to Almette curd cheese is not encouraging with the variety of opinions. Reviews say that the pure creamy product is excellent in everything - it is added to rolls, appetizers, main courses and sweet pastries. However, the expanded flavor range, which includes fillings from mushrooms, tomatoes, pickles and herbs, is treated with greater caution, since their composition is not so good. In practice, everyone gets out of the situation in the following way: they simply buy cottage cheese and add products to it according to their taste.

Almette cream cheese recipe

Almette cheese is very easy to make at home; you only need two ingredients:

Cottage cheese, approximately 250 grams. Be sure to choose tender cottage cheese.
Butter – 100 grams.
Salt to taste.

For flavoring additives, you can use anything: mushrooms, cucumbers, dill, pepper, etc. For example, in our case we will need:

Celery – 1 piece;
Half a cucumber;
several sprigs (4 pieces) of dill.

The process of preparing Almette at home

Before you begin the cooking process, you need to remove the butter from the refrigerator. It should not be frozen; it is better when it has a soft consistency, this will make it possible to obtain a more homogeneous mass. The cottage cheese must be free of hard grains (as shown in the photo), tender and not sour.

Add butter and cottage cheese to the container and grind with a blender.
Add salt to taste and mix again. Almette curd cheese is ready.
If you want to achieve a different taste, then in the third step of the above instructions, before chopping the butter and cottage cheese, you need to add additional products. In our case, this is celery, cucumber and dill, we beat it all with a blender. Almette curd cheese with dill and cucumber flavor is ready.