Suluguni is... What is Suluguni?

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Suluguni cheese is one of the brightest representatives of Georgian pickled cheeses, a traditional product for the production of which the Georgian authorities received a patent. The name Suluguni is interpreted differently, according to one version the word means “made from whey”, according to another it contains the Georgian words suli (soul) and guli (heart). The shape of a head of Suluguni cheese is a low cylinder with a diameter of 15-20 cm and a weight of 0.5 to 1.5 kg, with rounded edges, without a crust. Suluguni has a fresh sour-milk taste and aroma, moderately salty. The texture of Suluguni cheese is layered, dense, but elastic, with a small number of voids of various shapes. Suluguni is produced from or in accordance with GOST R 53437-2009, according to which the color of the product can be from white to light yellow. The cheese prepared using a special technology is placed in a salty solution in which Suluguni is matured and stored.

Calorie content of Suluguni cheese

The calorie content of Suluguni cheese is 290 kcal per 100 grams of product.

The product contains: pasteurized milk, table salt and rennet starter. Suluguni cheese contains high-quality animal protein necessary for the body, which is a building material for cells. In Suluguni there are also those responsible for the strength of bone tissue and teeth.

Harm of Suluguni cheese

Suluguni cheese contains fats that provoke the appearance of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels, so excessive consumption of the product is undesirable. Cheese contains fluid that retains fluid and leads to edema and increased blood pressure. Persons with individual lactose intolerance should try Suluguni cheese with caution.

Suluguni cheese is produced in the form of classic heads, pancakes and rolls with a variety of fillings. It is advisable to purchase Suluguni in factory-vacuum packages to avoid pathogenic microorganisms getting on the surface of the cheese during improper transportation, storage and sale (calorizator). The shelf life of Suluguni cheese does not exceed 50 days; the cheese should be stored in the refrigerator in a hermetically sealed glass container or container with a vacuum lid. It is ideal to store Suluguni in the brine in which it was matured.

Suluguni cheese in cooking

Suluguni cheese is consumed in its natural form as an ingredient in a cheese plate or in combination with spicy

Suluguni is a delicious cheese originally from Georgia. Initially, cheese was made in the form of round flattened circles, but now it is packaged in individual packages and made square. Cheese in the form of braids, webs or sticks, which are perfect as an appetizer for a foamy drink, is very popular. In addition to the usual salted cheese, which is cooked in brine, there is smoked cheese. The product is used in cooking and dietetics.

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Product Description

The product is made from large quantities of milk. To get 1 kg of cheese you need about 10 liters of milk drink. The original uses goat's or sheep's milk, but many manufacturers use cow's milk to save money. The milk base determines the fat content of the product and the amount of protein.

The product obtained from a fatty milk base has a cream or yellow tint, while low-fat cheese is white. Suluguni is a dietary type of cheese and can be used for weight loss. The original product has a salty-spicy taste with sourness.

Suluguni is made into rolls with various additives and served fried.

Chemical composition and nutritional value

The calorie content of the product depends on the fat content of the milk used as a basis. The classic recipe uses low-fat milk, so the original product contains 290 kcal per 100 grams. BJU ratio: 20 g / 24 g / 0 g.

Cheese has a rich chemical composition and can provide the daily requirement of microelements necessary for the proper functioning of all body systems.

Suluguni contains:

  • vitamins A, D, C, B;
  • calcium;
  • magnesium;
  • iron;
  • phosphorus.

Just 100 grams of product per day helps maintain the health of the skeletal system, teeth, nails and hair.

How to make suluguni cheese at home

To be sure of the quality and naturalness of the product, you can prepare it yourself. To do this you will need the following ingredients:

  • Cow's milk of maximum fat content - 1 l;
  • cottage cheese - 1 kg;
  • eggs - 3 pcs.;
  • butter - 100 g;
  • salt - a pinch.

Bring the milk to a boil, add cottage cheese. The ingredients are constantly mixed, simmering over low heat for 1 hour. After cooking, leave to cool, then filter through a sieve. The remaining ingredients are added to the resulting composition. Cook for 10 minutes until it reaches a homogeneous consistency.

The mass is placed in a container, the bottom is pre-lubricated with a small amount of oil. Place the container in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

To make sulguni, fat buffalo milk is used, but the cheese is also made from goat or cow milk. Since the western part of Georgia, where Sulguni comes from, does not keep sheep, sheep's milk is not used.

Chechil is made from sheep's milk in Eastern Georgia and neighboring Armenia. In Georgia, sulguni is made in the form of:

  • flattened round heads (traditional);
  • individual thin threads called chechil;
  • Chechil, braided;
  • thin flat cakes similar to pancakes;
  • smoked, and they smoke both whole heads and chechil.

Sulguni is one of the pickled cheeses that do not have a rind. The recipe for making sulguni at home is a complex, multi-stage production. In order not to go into the complexity of the technological process, we will highlight two main stages.

  1. Rennet is added to warm milk, which promotes coagulation and after some time ordinary Imeretian cheese is made from it. It resembles feta cheese. The cheese lump is pressed and left to mature for 5-6 hours.
  2. “Ripe” cheese is cut into small pieces and the already melted cheese is collected in hot whey or water, given the necessary parameters and shaped. After this, the finished cheese is immersed in brine, where it is saturated with salt. Cheese discs can be eaten after two days or after aging, which can last a month or more.

Beneficial features

A large amount of calcium allows you to include suluguni in the daily diet of children, adolescents and the elderly. Just 50 g of cheese per day allows you to avoid such an unpleasant phenomenon as osteoporosis. Cheese helps maintain the integrity of teeth. Recommended for use during diet, pregnancy and lactation.

The benefits of the product include:

  • pressure stabilization;
  • reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke;
  • improving the functioning of the nervous system;
  • optimization of blood composition;
  • normalization of hormonal levels.
  • It is recommended to consume cheese for people suffering from depression and in a state of chronic fatigue. A large amount of tryptophan helps to normalize the functioning of the nervous system and improve the psycho-emotional state.

    Benefits for weight loss

    Anyone who wants to lose weight should definitely include suluguni in their daily diet. Unlike other cheeses, this variety has much lower fat content. Suluguni will be an excellent snack or dinner while on a diet. The protein contained in the product is quickly broken down and does not provoke a feeling of heaviness, so it can be eaten before bed.

    2-3 slices have a small amount of calories and contain virtually no fat. When following a diet, it is important to choose a natural and high-quality product that does not contain additional sugar and other food additives; therefore, it does not contain carbohydrates, which lead to excess weight gain.

    Useful properties of suluguni cheese

    Georgian cheese, when consumed regularly, has a positive effect on the body due to its composition:

    1. Calcium and phosphorus are responsible for the formation and development of bone tissue and support the strength of the musculoskeletal system. Necessary for dental tissue.
    2. Amino acids and proteins are responsible for the process of muscle tissue synthesis and regulate the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
    3. Mineral compounds have a beneficial effect on the psycho-emotional state of a person and the central nervous system. Helps prevent diseases such as osteoporosis and atherosclerosis. They activate the production of serotonin, a hormone that improves mood and fights anxiety and depression. Serotonin also helps normalize sleep and eliminate insomnia.
    4. Fats and saturated acids are a source of energy that is necessary for the functioning of the entire body, digestion and metabolism processes.
    5. Vitamins - help restore and maintain the tone and elasticity of the walls of blood vessels, preventing the formation of cholesterol plaques and blood clots. Strengthen the immune system, increase the body's resistance to viruses and infections, reducing the risk of colds.
    6. Magnesium and potassium improve heart function: strengthen the myocardium and maintain a stable rhythm. The components slow down the aging process. The product is useful for older people, as it prevents a number of age-related diseases, especially those affecting the musculoskeletal system.
    7. B vitamins regulate the functioning of the digestive tract, so that food is digested better and faster and nutrients are fully absorbed. Prevents the appearance of stagnant processes in the intestines.
    8. Vitamins A and B2 have a positive effect on the skin.
    9. Vitamins C and E - ensure the removal of toxic substances and harmful radionuclides from the body, the negative impact of which increases the risk of developing cancer.
    10. Vitamin E - has a positive effect on the female reproductive system, helps maintain the health and beauty of hair and nails.

    In addition, eating cheese helps eliminate and prevent diffuse processes in the pancreas and thyroid glands. In order for suluguni to benefit the body, you need to choose a high-quality, natural product, and not a fake. You can prepare a healthy product yourself.

    For children

    The product helps regulate the activity of the central nervous system, increases the body's resistance to stress and fatigue. You can start giving your child cheese from the age of 3 years. If there are no problems with kidney function, small amounts (up to 10 g) of suluguni can be introduced into the diet starting from 1.5 years.

    When losing weight

    Cheese can be used during diets to get rid of extra pounds. The presence of a large amount of protein ensures a long-lasting feeling of fullness. If, while following a strict diet, you eat a slice of suluguni as a snack, hunger is stopped and the likelihood of a breakdown is reduced.

    Cheese helps burn subcutaneous fat by improving and accelerating metabolism, normalizing digestive processes and intestinal motility. But you can’t abuse its quantity.

    When losing weight, if you follow a diet, suluguni is necessary in order to prevent the development of pathological processes in the body that arise due to insufficient amounts of vitamins and mineral elements.

    During pregnancy, suluguni will help saturate the woman’s body with all the necessary vitamins and minerals, which have a positive effect on the formation and development of the fetus. It is especially recommended to consume cheese for pregnant women who have insufficient weight gain, anemia or poor appetite.

    After childbirth and during breastfeeding, suluguni helps normalize hormonal levels and improve the psycho-emotional state. Thanks to this, postpartum depression is prevented. The positive effect on the central nervous system helps improve mood.

    When not to eat cheese

    Despite its beneficial properties, cheese can be harmful if consumed in excess, as it contains a fairly large amount of salt, especially a lot of it is found in braids, gossamer and smoked beer sticks.

    Suluguni should not be consumed if:

    • individual intolerance;
    • lactase deficiency;
    • gastritis during exacerbation;
    • esophageal disorder;
    • swelling;
    • dropsy;
    • taking antidepressants.

    Cheese consumption should be limited if you have kidney or liver problems. You should not eat the product if you have urolithiasis or during inflammation of the bladder and prostate.

    It is better to avoid smoked cheese altogether, since a low-quality product may contain an increased amount of carcinogens that lead to the development of oncology.

    Storage rules

    The cheese should be stored in a tightly closed container with brine for no more than three months. After this time, the product cannot be consumed, as it loses its beneficial properties and taste.

    You can increase the shelf life if you store it in a brine prepared from 1 kg of salt and a liter of water. Before placing suluguni in brine, it is soaked in milk for 60 minutes.

    CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS

    Nutritional value and chemical composition of “Suluguni, m.d.zh. 46% dry in-ve".

    The table shows the nutritional content (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) per 100 grams of edible portion.

    NutrientQuantityNorm**% of the norm in 100 g% of the norm in 100 kcal100% normal
    Calorie content286 kcal1684 kcal17%5.9%589 g
    Squirrels20.5 g76 g27%9.4%371 g
    Fats22 g56 g39.3%13.7%255 g
    Carbohydrates0.4 g219 g0.2%0.1%54750 g
    Organic acids1.5 g~
    Water51.9 g2273 g2.3%0.8%4380 g
    Ash5 g~
    Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RE128 mcg900 mcg14.2%5%703 g
    Retinol0.12 mg~
    beta carotene0.05 mg5 mg1%0.3%10000 g
    Vitamin B1, thiamine0.06 mg1.5 mg4%1.4%2500 g
    Vitamin B2, riboflavin0.5 mg1.8 mg27.8%9.7%360 g
    Vitamin B5, pantothenic0.3 mg5 mg6%2.1%1667 g
    Vitamin B6, pyridoxine0.07 mg2 mg3.5%1.2%2857 g
    Vitamin B9, folates21 mcg400 mcg5.3%1.9%1905
    Vitamin B12, cobalamin1.5 mcg3 mcg50%17.5%200 g
    Vitamin C, ascorbic acid0.7 mg90 mg0.8%0.3%12857 g
    Vitamin D, calciferol0.71 mcg10 mcg7.1%2.5%1408 g
    Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol, TE0.3 mg15 mg2%0.7%5000 g
    Vitamin H, biotin2.3 mcg50 mcg4.6%1.6%2174 g
    Vitamin RR, NE5.5 mg20 mg27.5%9.6%364 g
    Niacin0.4 mg~
    Macronutrients
    Potassium, K100 mg2500 mg4%1.4%2500 g
    Calcium, Ca650 mg1000 mg65%22.7%154 g
    Magnesium, Mg35 mg400 mg8.8%3.1%1143 g
    Sodium, Na1050 mg1300 mg80.8%28.3%124 g
    Sera, S205 mg1000 mg20.5%7.2%488 g
    Phosphorus, Ph420 mg800 mg52.5%18.4%190 g
    Chlorine, Cl1619 mg2300 mg70.4%24.6%142 g
    Microelements
    Iron, Fe0.6 mg18 mg3.3%1.2%3000 g
    Manganese, Mn0.1 mg2 mg5%1.7%2000 g
    Copper, Cu50 mcg1000 mcg5%1.7%2000 g
    Zinc, Zn3.7 mg12 mg30.8%10.8%324 g
    Digestible carbohydrates
    Mono- and disaccharides (sugars)0.4 gmax 100 g
    Sterols (sterols)
    Cholesterol61 mgmax 300 mg
    Saturated fatty acids
    Saturated fatty acids14 gmax 18.7 g
    Monounsaturated fatty acids5.69 gmin 16.8 g33.9%11.9%
    Polyunsaturated fatty acids0.75 gfrom 11.2 to 20.6 g6.7%2.3%
    Omega-3 fatty acids0.19 gfrom 0.9 to 3.7 g21.1%7.4%
    Omega-6 fatty acids0.56 gfrom 4.7 to 16.8 g11.9%4.2%

    The energy value is 286 kcal.

    Main source: Skurikhin I.M. and others. Chemical composition of food products. .

    ** This table shows the average levels of vitamins and minerals for an adult. If you want to know the norms taking into account your gender, age and other factors, then use the My Healthy Diet app.

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    Suluguni, m.d.j. 46% dry in-ve

    rich in vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin A - 14.2%, vitamin B2 - 27.8%, vitamin B12 - 50%, vitamin PP - 27.5%, calcium - 65%, phosphorus - 52.5%, chlorine - 70.4%, zinc - 30.8%

    • Vitamin A
      is responsible for normal development, reproductive function, skin and eye health, and maintaining immunity.
    • Vitamin B2
      is involved in redox reactions, helps to increase the color sensitivity of the visual analyzer and dark adaptation. Insufficient intake of vitamin B2 is accompanied by impaired condition of the skin, mucous membranes, and impaired light and twilight vision.
    • Vitamin B12
      plays an important role in the metabolism and transformation of amino acids. Folate and vitamin B12 are interconnected vitamins that are involved in hematopoiesis. A lack of vitamin B12 leads to the development of partial or secondary folate deficiency, as well as anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.
    • Vitamin PP
      is involved in redox reactions of energy metabolism. Insufficient vitamin intake is accompanied by disruption of the normal condition of the skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.
    • Calcium
      is the main component of our bones, acts as a regulator of the nervous system, and is involved in muscle contraction. Calcium deficiency leads to demineralization of the spine, pelvic bones and lower extremities, increasing the risk of developing osteoporosis.
    • Phosphorus
      takes part in many physiological processes, including energy metabolism, regulates acid-base balance, is part of phospholipids, nucleotides and nucleic acids, and is necessary for the mineralization of bones and teeth. Deficiency leads to anorexia, anemia, and rickets.
    • Chlorine
      is necessary for the formation and secretion of hydrochloric acid in the body.
    • Zinc
      is part of more than 300 enzymes and is involved in the processes of synthesis and breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, nucleic acids and in the regulation of the expression of a number of genes. Insufficient consumption leads to anemia, secondary immunodeficiency, liver cirrhosis, sexual dysfunction, and the presence of fetal malformations. Research in recent years has revealed the ability of high doses of zinc to disrupt the absorption of copper and thereby contribute to the development of anemia.

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    Vitamins

    , organic substances required in small quantities in the diet of both humans and most vertebrates. Vitamin synthesis is usually carried out by plants, not animals. A person's daily requirement for vitamins is only a few milligrams or micrograms. Unlike inorganic substances, vitamins are destroyed by strong heat. Many vitamins are unstable and are “lost” during cooking or food processing.

    Georgian cuisine is known and loved all over the world. One of the brightest and most famous cheeses is Suluguni cheese, which has a large number of fans in many countries. This type of cheese is held in special esteem by the Slavic peoples. It tastes salty and has a sour milk taste, and is practically odorless.

    The color of the cheese directly depends on the milk from which it is made, and can be of different shades, from white to cream. Very often, goat, cow or buffalo milk is used for preparation; a mixture of these types is also often used. This cheese can also be smoked or with some kind of filling.

    The city of Samergelo is considered the birthplace of this wonderful product. According to Georgian beliefs, the name of this cheese comes from two words: soul and heart.

    Benefits of Suluguni cheese

    Suluguni cheese not only has a unique taste, but also beneficial properties for the body. By itself, it has a fairly high calorie content, about 290 kcal per 100 grams. The benefits of this cheese are evidenced by its composition: many vitamins, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium and magnesium. Not to mention that it is very rich in protein.

    Suluguni is very suitable for those who adhere to proper nutrition. It is also often recommended for use by children and pregnant women, which already indicates its benefits.

    Even despite its caloric content, this product can be used in a diet, you just need to know when to stop. It perfectly satisfies the feeling of hunger and restores your strength.

    From a medical point of view, it helps lower cholesterol and thins the blood, which reduces the risk of diseases such as atherosclerosis. It will boost your immunity, normalize your hormonal levels and solve metabolic problems. Of course, all this with regular use.

    Suluguni is also good for girls and women who like to take care of their appearance. It will help you prevent the appearance of wrinkles and significantly improve the condition of your skin and hair.

    Suluguni cheese, calories and benefits

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    Suluguni cheese, calorie content and benefits of this cheese

    Jan-25-2013 KoshechkaL

    Suluguni cheese, the calorie content and beneficial properties of which we will consider today, is the name of brine Georgian cheese. Suluguni is called a “purely Georgian” product, but its popularity in all other post-Soviet countries is very great.

    This type of cheese is distinguished by a pure sour-milk, moderately salty taste and smell, has a dense, layered consistency, but unlike many other cheeses, it has no pattern. To prepare suluguni, natural cow, goat or sheep milk is used. It is classified as a pickled hard cheese.

    Given the popularity that Suluguni cheese enjoys in our country, its calorie content cannot but interest those who are watching their weight or simply following a healthy diet.

    Suluguni cheese, benefits:

    The benefits of suluguni cheese are due, first of all, to its composition. Suluguni contains a number of vitamins, such as retinol (vitamin A), riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin PP. It contains organic acids. The mineral composition of cheese is represented mainly by calcium, magnesium, sodium, and phosphorus. This is especially true for calcium - this cheese contains a lot of this chemical element.

    As the famous Russian physiologist I.I. Pavlov once said. “Milk is an amazing food prepared by nature itself.” This phrase can serve as an answer to the question about the beneficial properties of cheese. After all, it is this “amazing food” that is the basis for making Suluguni cheese. As a result, a concentrate of all biologically active components of the original product is obtained.

    Cheese is a source of complete protein with a rich amino acid composition, the percentage of fat in which reaches 40-50%. This property allows you to cover the energy costs of the body. In addition, cheese contains mineral compounds and vitamins - substances without which metabolic processes in general and the normal course of cellular metabolism in particular are impossible.

    Suluguni cheese, calories:

    Thanks to all the above properties, Suluguni cheese will be an excellent addition to everyone’s diet, but it can be especially useful for children, for expectant and nursing mothers, for people weakened due to illness (especially pulmonary tuberculosis) and recovering from injuries (fractures).

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    Well, what exactly is the calorie content of yr suluguni? And here it is:

    The calorie content of suluguni cheese is 290 kcal per 100 grams of product

    The same amount accounts for 20 grams. proteins and 24 gr. fat

    Is it possible to prepare any dishes with this product at home? Of course you can! Here is one of the recipes:

    Flatbread with suluguni:

    • Wheat flour - about 3 cups
    • Natural yogurt - 3/4 cup
    • Chicken eggs - 1 piece
    • Salt - ½ teaspoon
    • Granulated sugar – ½ teaspoon
    • Oil (olive) - 1/3 cup
    • Cottage cheese (9%) - 200 gr.
    • Cheese (suluguni) - 200 gr.
    • Garlic - 4 cloves
    • Pepper (black, ground) – a pinch
    • Cilantro (finely chopped greens) - 1 teaspoon
    • Parsley (similar to cilantro) - 1 teaspoon
    • Vegetable oil - for frying

    Knead an elastic dough: combine yogurt with egg, salt, sugar, mix well, add flour, then olive oil.

    If it seems to you that there is not enough flour, you can take more. This dough can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

    Grind Suluguni and cottage cheese with a fork. Chopped garlic, black pepper, cilantro and parsley are also put there. Everything is mixed. The dough is rolled out into a thin large circle, the filling is placed in the middle and closed with an envelope - on both sides.

    Roll out with a rolling pin or flatten with your hands. Fry in a frying pan - on both sides - until a golden crust appears. The flatbreads are allowed to cool slightly, cut into pieces (or served whole).

    So eat to your health and don’t let the relatively high calorie content of suluguni cheese ruin your figure!

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    Harm of Suluguni cheese

    This cheese is a completely natural product, it does not contain harmful elements, and is easily digestible, and therefore can be consumed by almost everyone. The only exception is people who are lactose intolerant.

    However, it should be borne in mind that this cheese can be considered absolutely harmless only if it has not undergone any heat treatment and does not have chemical additives in its composition.

    It is now very common for manufacturers to use liquid smoke when preparing smoked cheese, but everyone has long known that this additive cannot be called healthy. Therefore, such cheese should be consumed with caution and in limited quantities. This is especially true for people with kidney diseases, gastritis and ulcers.

    It is also worth paying attention to those who are overweight and who want to lose weight: for you, this cheese can be consumed in small quantities due to its calorie content, this does not mean that it should be completely excluded, you just need to take into account the energy value of all products.

    Also, you should not eat fried suluguni, this increases its calorie content several times.

    Suluguni cheese: benefits and harm

    Doctors recommend including the product in your weekly diet, as it is endowed with a large number of healing properties:

    • improving the functioning of the musculoskeletal system;
    • strengthening teeth, bones and joints;
    • acceleration of blood circulation;
    • skin lightening and healing;
    • normalization of hormonal, psycho-emotional systems;
    • blood pressure regulation;
    • preventing the formation of atherosclerosis and blood clots.

    Even despite all the beneficial properties, suluguni cheese is not a product that everyone can eat.

    Nutritionists and therapists highlighted the disadvantages of the product and described contraindications:

    1. Suluguni has a fairly high calorie content, which is why excessive consumption can cause excess weight gain.
    2. The fats contained in the composition contribute to the appearance of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels (if you consume cheese in unlimited quantities).
    3. Salt retains fluid, causes swelling, slows down lymph flow, and irritates the gastrointestinal tract.
    4. People suffering from kidney and urinary tract problems are forced to limit their consumption of the product to a minimum.
    5. It is strictly forbidden to eat cheese if you are lactose intolerant or allergic to dairy products.
    6. Those who have gastrointestinal disorders (gastritis, ulcers, colitis, diarrhea) should avoid eating smoked cheese.
    7. During heat treatment, glycation processes begin (the process of sugar production), harmful toxins are released, and caloric content increases, so it is better not to fry or bake suluguni

    Main Ingredients

    To understand how many calories are in Suluguni cheese, you need to determine what and in what proportions are required for its preparation. The main raw material that determines the main properties is milk. Moreover, in order to make 1 kilogram of a delicious smoked product, you will need 10 liters of milk.

    It acts not only as the basis, but also as a catalyst for all reactions, so the color of Suluguni cheese depends on what kind of milk was used for cooking. Traditionally, sheep or goat is used. However, there are options made from cow's and even buffalo's milk.

    Application area

    Suluguni cheese is the main ingredient of many dishes prepared in Georgia. It gives them an unusual taste and enhances their piquancy. It is often used to improve food that is too bland. Sometimes used as fillings for various flatbreads.

    Sometimes the delicacy is eaten just like that, with or without bread. Use to sprinkle on salad. Craftsmen bake it in a pie, thereby making the dish unusual and bright. There are no restrictions - only imagination. The Georgian product is good in any form and with any cooking method.

    The benefits of cheese

    • A good ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates with a fairly low calorie content of the product.
    • A healthy and tasty source of pure protein, necessary for the proper growth and development of the body.
    • Easily digestible calcium and phosphorus - suluguni half covers the human body's need for these resources.
    • Can completely replace animal protein.
    • Normalization of metabolism.
    • Strengthening the immune system.
    • Maintaining normal hormonal balance.
    • Favorable effect on the circulatory system.
    • Helps strengthen the musculoskeletal system.
    • Helps promote rapid growth of nails and hair.
    • Prevents aging, helps avoid the appearance of wrinkles at an early age.

    Benefits of suluguni

    Many nutritionists consider pickled cheeses healthier than hard cheeses. This, of course, is due to the fact that they contain less fat and carbohydrates, and therefore their calorie content is lower. 100 g of suluguni contains about 286 kcal, which is a lot, but one and a half times less than, for example, Russian or Gouda cheese. That is why, when following various diets, if you cannot completely give up cheese, eating suluguni (in small quantities) is preferable.

    The main beneficial properties of fermented milk products are their high content of protein, calcium, phosphorus and other beneficial substances. Suluguni is no exception; it is an excellent source of complete protein - the main building material for our body. From this point of view, this product is very useful in childhood and adolescence, however, you should not give children a lot of this cheese, it still contains a lot of salt.

    100 g of tasty suluguni “covers” the adult body’s need for calcium and phosphorus by more than 50%, and they are absorbed from this product much better than from many others. After all, vitamin D, which is needed for the complete absorption of these vitamins, is also present in cheese.

    These macroelements are primarily necessary to maintain the health of the musculoskeletal system; thanks to them, the synthesis and regeneration of bone and cartilage tissue occurs, bones maintain their integrity and withstand heavy loads. In addition, calcium is directly involved in muscle function; without it, muscle cells would not be able to contract normally, and a lack of this mineral can even cause disruption of the myocardium.

    Suluguni is not deprived of vitamins. It contains vitamins A, E, D and group B, there are not many of them, but in combination with other substances that make up the cheese, they only make it healthier.

    As is known in Georgia, where the Sulugunis come from, there are a large number of centenarians. In most cases, this fact is associated with natural nutrition and living in environmentally friendly conditions. And in this proper diet, pickled cheeses are not given the last place. It is believed that suluguni helps normalize metabolism, strengthen the immune system and even correct hormonal imbalances in the body. The rich vitamin and mineral composition and high protein content help maintain youth and health for many years.

    Harm of cheese

    • A large amount of salt, which is not very good for the heart and gastrointestinal tract.
    • High fat content, high cholesterol, harmful when following a strict diet.
    • The presence of an unstudied and untested “liquid smoke” flavoring in some products.
    • Abuse of suluguni leads to the accumulation of fluid in the body and the appearance of edema.
    • Too large portions of your favorite treat lead to serious allergic reactions.
    • A huge amount of chemical and harmful cheese ends up on the shelves of modern stores.

    Who can and cannot?

    People suffering from high blood pressure should not touch the treat. Also, you should not eat it during an exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - gastritis, ulcers, and so on.

    The product is strictly prohibited if a person has severe lactose intolerance, as it is made entirely with milk. It should not be eaten by people on strict diets for weight loss.

    Suluguni cheese is a tasty and healthy product with a relatively low calorie content. But they should not be abused so as not to cause harm.

    Suluguni cheese: benefits and harm, calorie content

    The name “suluguni”, of course, is associated with Georgian cuisine; it is in sunny Georgia that a very tasty and healthy pickled cheese has been produced for many hundreds of years, which is loved all over the world. And in 2011, this country issued a patent for suluguni, and it officially became one of its calling cards.

    In Russia, this product has “taken root” for a very long time. Many people love it for its moderately salty taste and rather soft consistency, considering it something between cheese and cottage cheese. Many different dishes are prepared with suluguni: added to salads, snacks, pies, fried and baked. It is needed in Georgian khychin and many other national dishes, but in traditional khachapuri recipes this product is not actually used.

    This cheese is made from cow, goat, sheep, buffalo milk or a mixture of them; this variety allows people who are allergic to cow's milk not to give up this delicious product. Of course, in our stores it is not easy to find suluguni made from another type of milk other than cow’s, but there is still such a possibility. Real brine cheese should not contain preservatives, dyes, flavors or other chemical additives, so we can objectively say that this product is completely natural.

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