Many adults are distrustful of various glazed curd cheeses, since their composition is far from safe for children. Preservatives, flavor and aroma enhancers, tasteless and low-quality glaze - this is precisely the composition of a large mass of similar products in stores. And yet, there are exceptions to the rules, and in the gray mass of low-grade curd cheeses, a worthy product of the B.Yu. brand has appeared. Alexandrov." What are the advantages of this brand’s products over those offered by competitors?
Alexandrov B.Yu.: who is this?
“B.Y. Alexandrov" is one of the group’s trademarks. Today it is Russia's largest producer of dairy products of the highest quality. was founded in 1994 by entrepreneur Boris Yuryevich Alexandrov. At the very beginning of its journey, the company’s activities were aimed at the production of glazed curd cheeses, which still hold high positions in the ranking of similar products due to their natural composition.
But the company did not rest on the achieved results and 12 years later, in 2006, it introduced a new trademark to the Russian market, which was named after its founder - “B.Yu. Alexandrov." What products began to be produced under this brand?
Milk, kefir, fermented baked milk, sour cream, cottage cheese, drinking yoghurts, curdled milk and other dairy products are produced under the well-known surname Alexandrov. Glazed curd cheese should rightfully take first place in this list, since it is the main product of the company. Why is this so?
It was with the idea of creating the best glazed cheese of premium quality that the history of the brand began. Then began the search and development of technologies for the production of natural cottage cheese, obtaining the ideal glaze from Belgian chocolate that would not crack or spread, and the development of packaging. Thanks to the achievements obtained, it was possible to create a whole line of premium dairy products, which are produced under the B.Yu.Alexandrov brand.
What are the best glazed cheese curds?
First of all, cheese curds with a good composition are those that you have prepared yourself from natural ingredients. The main one is cottage cheese, which, in addition to a high degree of protein absorption, shows several other beneficial properties:
- Provides the body with phosphorus and calcium, which are needed to strengthen teeth and bones.
- Provides the amount of iron necessary to maintain hemoglobin levels.
- Fills with vitamins A, B and D, necessary for good vision, musculoskeletal health and maintaining normal protein and carbohydrate metabolism.
- Saturates with amino acids methionine and tryptophan, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous and digestive systems.
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The best glazed cheese curds are made from homemade cottage cheese. You can buy it in farm or organic food stores. The technology for making homemade dietary cheese curds is very simple. You can learn about it from our article, where you will find not only recipes, but also filling options, types of chocolate glaze and methods of applying it to the cheese.
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Types of glazed cheese curds
Trademark "B.Yu. Alexandrov" produces several types of curd cheeses: glazed curd and natural without glaze. They differ in appearance, calorie content and composition.
Glazed cheese curds come in different varieties:
- in white chocolate;
- in milk chocolate (“Souffle”; with boiled condensed milk; “Potato” 20%; 5% fat);
- in dark chocolate (“Soufflé”; 5% fat).
To obtain the glaze in the production of cheese curds, real chocolate is used: white and black Belgian, milk chocolate with caramel and condensed milk flavors. It is thanks to such noble ingredients that the curd product turns into a real exquisite dessert “B.Yu. Alexandrov."
The cheese is produced weighing 50 grams each in rectangular cardboard packaging. The shelf life is 15 days. The weight of the curd glazed cheesecakes “Souffle” is 40 grams each.
Glazed curd and children's cheeses
Curd cheese with sugar and vanilla, 16.5% fat. The release container is a rectangular cardboard package. Depending on the weight, two versions of curd cheeses with the same composition are produced: 40 and 100 grams, respectively.
In addition, the trademark “B.Yu. Alexandrov" produces a special children's series of curd cheeses. They are sold in a set with a toy. Each cheese with a fat content of 15% has an unusual shape and is covered in milk chocolate. There are 6 pieces in total, 25 grams each. The total weight of the cardboard box with the toy is 150 grams. Shelf life 15 days.
Glazed cheese curds: composition and calorie content
Taking into account customer reviews, it can be argued that the most popular among glazed products is curd cheese in milk chocolate with a fat content of 26%. It is also one of the most high-calorie - 419 kcal per 100 grams.
“Alexandrov” cheese is distinguished by the delicate taste of caramel and condensed milk. Its composition is also completely natural. The cheese contains cottage cheese, sugar, milk chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract. There are no dyes, preservatives, stabilizers or other “chemicals”. The milk chocolate used to make the glaze is Belgian and of high quality. Its composition: sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, milk powder, natural vanilla, emulsifier soy lecithin.
There are also lower calorie options in the series of glazed cheese curds. They are more suitable for children as their fat content is 5%. This is a light curd cheese dipped in milk or dark chocolate. The composition of the product is similar to the previous type, but thanks to the use of special production technology, it is less fatty.
Children eat Alexandrov cheese with a calorie content of 286 kcal. It is also suitable for adults who watch their diet.
Glazed Miracle cheese
Price: 25 rub.
The packaging clearly states that the cheese contains milk fat substitute. Thank goodness for the laws, now manufacturers are required to prescribe this. The main thing is, don’t be lazy to read. Just look at this lineup! At least in terms of the number of ingredients, it’s simply terrible.
Ingredients: curd base (cottage cheese, sugar, butter, milk fat substitute (vegetable oils (palm, sunflower, palm kernel), emulsifier - E471, antioxidant - E306, dye - carotenes), cocoa powder, stabilizers (acetylated distarch phosphate, sodium alginate ), Biscuit flavoring, preservative - potassium sorbate), glaze (sugar, cocoa powder, cocoa butter substitute, milk fat substitute (contains zmulsifier - E471, antioxidant - E306, carotene dye), emulsifier - soy lecithin, flavoring), cookies (wheat flour, powdered sugar, vegetable fat, invert syrup (sugar, water, acidity regulator - baking soda, citric acid), raising agents (E503, baking soda), salt, skimmed milk powder, egg powder, emulsifier soy lecithin, flavoring) , filling - semi-finished confectionery product "Chocolate toffee" (sugar, water, skimmed milk powder, whey powder, vegetable oil, cocoa powder, stabilizer - agar, flavoring).
Nutritional value 100g: fats 24.6g; protein 7.12g; carbohydrates 40.7g. Energy value: 413 kcal.
The short answer is: just don't eat it. Never.
Composition and calorie content of curd cheeses
Unlike glazed ones, curd cheeses have a more natural composition. When preparing this product, the following are used: cottage cheese, sugar and vanilla extract. There are no flavorings, preservatives, emulsifiers or flavor enhancers in the cheese curds.
Cottage cheese is produced using old Russian traditions from fresh milk, thanks to which it retains a maximum of vitamins and minerals. This includes calcium for the growth and strengthening of bones, and vitamin A for vision, healthy skin, hair and the functioning of the immune system, and other useful microelements for the normal functioning of the body.
Curd cheese "Alexandrov" has a calorie content of 242 kcal per 100 grams of product. The mass fraction of fat is 16.5 grams (it is indicated on the package as a percentage), protein - 12.8 grams, carbohydrates - 10.5 grams.
Nostalgia curd cheese glazed with vanilla in milk glaze 23%
Price: 27.30 rub.
Ingredients: cottage cheese, granulated sugar, confectionery milk glaze (sugar, cocoa butter substitute, non-temperable lauric type (refined, deodorized palm kernel oil in natural and modified form, emulsifiers: sorbitan tristearate, soy lecithin), whole milk powder, cocoa mass, cocoa powder, emulsifier - lecithin, vanillin flavoring), butter, natural vanilla extract.
Nutritional value: proteins 7.9g, fat 25.5g (in curd base 23.0g), carbohydrates 34.1g
Energy value: 397.5 Kcal.
Even though the cheese is curd and the main part is really made from cottage cheese, the glaze ruins everything. Bad composition, we don’t take it.
Advantages of glazed cheese curds "Alexandrov"
There are several advantages that distinguish premium glazed cheese curds from products of other brands.
1) Only the best natural cottage cheese is used in the manufacture of Alexandrov products.
2) The products are covered not with confectionery glaze, but with real Belgian chocolate.
3) The presented products have different fat content - 26% and 5%.
4) When making cheese curds, natural vanilla is used, and not the artificial Vanillin flavoring.
5) Unique cardboard packaging to preserve the integrity of the product.
6) Glazed curd cheese “Alexandrov” is produced in accordance with GOST of the Russian Federation.
The advantages of the brand's products are fully appreciated by customers, as they report in their reviews.
Cheesecakes "Alexandrov": positive reviews
Many customers liked the regular premium curd and glazed cheesecakes. They happily eat them themselves and offer them to their children without fear for their health. This is exactly what they leave positive reviews about.
- The natural composition of B.Yu. products Alexandrov." The cheese does not contain vegetable fats or palm oil.
- Good balanced taste, moderately sweet.
- Delicious, high-quality glaze made from real chocolate. It does not leave an unpleasant aftertaste and does not crumble.
- Ideal for breakfast: tasty and healthy.
- Delicate vanilla flavor of natural cottage cheese. Even children who refuse dairy products enjoy eating this healthy cheese.
- Different fat content options for those who like to eat less calories and, on the contrary, are careful not to gain extra pounds.
- Premium taste comes from childhood.
- Convenient packaging.
- An excellent option for an exquisite dessert “B.Yu. Alexandrov." Soufflé cheese especially fits this description. It is light and airy, with a pleasant taste and natural composition.
- It's not scary to offer it to a child.
- A shelf life of up to 15 days confirms that the product does not contain preservatives.
Glazed curd cheeses are in great demand in stores. It is difficult to find a product with an expiring shelf life, because they sell out instantly.
Application
Most often, curd cheese is used for a snack. It perfectly satisfies hunger, as it is a fairly high-calorie product. Children love this delicacy very much and prefer to eat it for breakfast. But glazed cheese curds are also used in cooking. They are added to cookie dough. They use cheese as a filling for pancakes and make cheesecakes from them. All of these dishes are also great for a good breakfast.
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Negative customer reviews
Among the numerous positive reviews, there were also those who found shortcomings in the presented products. Such buyers leave negative comments about glazed cheese curds.
- Not everyone can afford to buy this product. The cheese is small in size and weight, and its price is prohibitively high.
- High calorie content. Cheese with a fat content of 26% is not suitable for those who are trying to watch their figure.
- Cheese is too fatty to give to a child.
In general, customer reviews do not indicate that the product is of poor quality or tasteless. The price and fat content of natural cheese is a matter of taste and wallet capabilities. All claims against the manufacturer will be unnecessary and unjustified.
