Cottage cheese "Piskarevsky" - high quality and tasty

Grain cottage cheese is very popular among adherents of a healthy diet. This fermented milk product consists of low-fat curd granules with a crumbly structure and salted cream. The product can be consumed as an independent dish or used in cooking.

Today on the shelves of grocery stores you can see a large selection of curd grains in cream from different manufacturers. We have compiled a rating of the 5 best domestic brands of grain cottage cheese and compared them according to quality indicators. How this product fits into the concept of a healthy diet and which cottage cheese producers are the most conscientious - you will learn from our material.

Rating of TOP 5 brands of grain cottage cheese

We analyzed popular Russian producers of curd grains in cream, which are in high demand among consumers. Based on it, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the list of the most popular brands:

1. “Prostokvashino”
2. “Savushkin”
3. "House in the village"
4. “Ruzskoe milk”
5. "Yours sincerely"

Let's start reviewing each product separately.

“Prostokvashino”

Curd grain in cream from natural cow's milk with a fat mass fraction of 7%. Contains a preservative - sorbic acid in an acceptable concentration, which is why it is called “Curd product”. Contains no starch or vegetable fats. Packaged in a plastic cup weighing 130 g. It has a delicate consistency and a light herbaceous taste. Complies with Russian Federation safety requirements. Due to the addition of an additional preservative potassium sorbate, it has an extended shelf life of 30 days.

Price

from 60 to 71 rubles

• excellent organoleptic properties;
• tender grain;
• sufficient amount of liquid;
• high percentage of protein.

• high price.

The curd grain has a delicate consistency, and this is really important. Serum in moderation, you can feel its pleasant creamy taste. Only the price is a bit high for a small jar of 130 g.

Yogurt curd grain 130 gr

“Savushkin”

Natural grain cottage cheese in cream with a fat content of 5% without the addition of milk powder and preservatives. Sold in a plastic cup with a volume of 130/250/350 g. The manufacturer guarantees the freshness of the product for 17 days from the date of manufacture, subject to storage standards at temperatures from +2 to +6 ° C. Recommended for a healthy snack or as a salad dressing.

Price

from 96 to 107 rubles

• soft grains;
• humane price tag;
• delicious;
• thick cream of good consistency.

• a lot of salt.

Excellent taste and a pleasant price tag. The grains are soft and not rubbery, the filling is moderately thick. You can enjoy it without any additives.

Savushkin cottage cheese grained 250

"House in the village"

The product is called “curd product” due to the content of an additional preservative - sorbic acid. No vegetable fats, stabilizers or starch were found in the composition. Curd grain is made from skim cow's milk, rennet and starter culture with the addition of cream and a small amount of salt. The freshness of the product is maintained for 21 days due to the presence of a food additive that is safe for health - potassium sorbate.

Price

from 68 to 100 rubles

• pleasant and delicate taste;
• round and dense grains;
• little salt.

• not found.

The most delicious cottage cheese if taken fresh. The grains are round in shape and have a dense consistency and do not crumble. Delicious and tender cream.

Expert opinion

Oksana Lapatina

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The preservative potassium sorbate (E202) is safe within acceptable limits, but may cause allergic reactions.

House in the village curd grain 130

“Ruzskoe milk”

Natural grain cottage cheese with a fat content of 4% with an exemplary composition without preservatives, stabilizers and thickeners. The product has a short shelf life - only 5 days. The crumbly curd grains are covered with cream and have a slightly salty taste. The manufacturer recommends using cottage cheese as a snack and in cooking - for example, when making cottage cheese desserts.

Price

from 90 rubles

• natural composition;
• delicious;
• short shelf life.

Not found.

Cottage cheese with a short shelf life, which indicates its naturalness. A healthy product, but it seemed a bit dry for my taste.

Ruza milk curd grain

"Yours sincerely"

Grain cottage cheese with a fat content of 5% with the addition of cream without preservatives or starch. It has a crumbly grain-to-grain structure and a faint sour milk smell. The product remains fresh and safe for health for 15 days from the production date if storage recommendations are followed. Cottage cheese is sold in 130 g plastic cups. It is intended for a light snack, but can be used as an ingredient in making salads and desserts.

Price

from 53 to 57

• pleasant taste;
• the cream does not thicken;
• elastic grains.

Not detected.

High-quality curd grain. The cream has a good consistency and does not thicken.

Expert opinion

Oksana Lapatina

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To check the cottage cheese for its starch content, drop a little iodine into it: if the product turns blue, it means the manufacturer has added a thickener to the composition.

Sincerely yours, curd grain

Cottage cheese Savushkin grain product, 5 250 g

Thanks to this, by the beginning of the 70s, the Brest Dairy Plant had increased its production capacity many times and began to process over 500 tons of milk per day.

In 2005, Brest Dairy Plant OJSC was renamed. The new name of the enterprise began to sound like JSC Savushkin Product. After another 7 years, the company introduced its new logo, which we can still see today on packaging of dairy products. The company's portfolio includes six brands, including the Savushkin brand, which produces tasty and healthy cottage cheese called Savushkin Khutorok.

Comparison of the best producers of grain cottage cheese

We invite you to pay attention to the comparison table, which clearly demonstrates the characteristics that buyers pay attention to first before purchasing.

The benefits and harms of cottage cheese for the body, depending on its fat content and calorie content

The benefit of grain cottage cheese lies in the content of a large amount of milk protein, essential amino acids (methionine, lysine, choline), vital minerals (calcium and phosphorus), as well as vitamins B, C and PP.

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

The highest quality brands of curd grain

We invite you to compare our cottage cheese samples according to the following criteria:

• natural composition;
• price-quality ratio;
• taste and consistency.

“Ruzskoe Milk” - natural composition

Cottage cheese from TM “Ruzskoye Moloko” with a mass fraction of fat of 4% has an exemplary composition, which is additionally evidenced by the shortest shelf life - only 5 days from the date of production. The product contains skim cow's milk, starter culture, cream, table salt and milk-clotting enzyme. There are no stabilizers, thickeners or preservatives in the composition - the sample also meets the safety requirements based on the results of an inspection by Roskontrol. Based on these data, we can safely award the manufacturer first place among other brands.

“Savushkin” is the best example in terms of price-quality ratio

Grained cottage cheese “Savushkin” rightfully takes 1st place in the price-quality category: 96 rubles per 250 g jar. The table above clearly demonstrates the difference in cost: most copies have a small volume of 130 g, while the price varies from 53 to 100 rubles per jar. The excellent composition of Savushkin cottage cheese and excellent organoleptic properties leave competitors far behind when choosing a product on the shelves according to this criterion.

“Prostokvashino” – taste and consistency.

Based on consumer reviews, 1st place in taste and consistency is awarded to the curd product “Prostokvashino”. Most Internet users note the delicate creamy taste of the product and its crumbly consistency, as well as the ideal balance of grain and liquid.

What we pay attention to

Unfortunately, it has been proven that E. coli thrives in cottage cheese, multiplying in it catastrophically quickly. Therefore, it is better not to put your health and the health of loved ones at risk by buying this product, as they say, “from hand.”

It is also important how it is stored in the store. It should only be sold packaged and only from refrigerated display cases

A prerequisite is the presence of a label on the packaging, which should indicate the manufacturer of the product, date of manufacture, GOST or TU.

Naturally, the shorter the shelf life of cottage cheese, the more natural and healthy it is. Such a product is usually packaged in paper packaging and is safe for consumption only within 72 hours from the date of manufacture. Unfortunately, such products come into our hands less and less - the life of a modern metropolis resident is further and further from the village and natural products...

It is more profitable for the manufacturer to sell cottage cheese with a longer shelf life, and to achieve this goal, the membrane filtration method is used. This is a complex process carried out in several stages, as a result of which a product is obtained that has retained its basic nutritional value, but has lost most of the vitamins and microelements.

It is of fundamental importance according to which regulatory document the product is manufactured: according to GOST or TU. In the first case, as we know, strict requirements for the raw materials are established, in the second - the manufacturer is free to take whatever he wants as a raw material.

If cottage cheese is made according to GOST, this means that natural milk was used for its production. If according to the specifications, then this is no longer cottage cheese at all, but nothing more than a curd product, because it is produced using cheaper vegetable fats (usually coconut or palm oil). But don’t be afraid, this is by no means a counterfeit. Moreover, experts say that the curd product has its own advantages, namely that due to the smaller amount of milk fat, it will not provoke an increase in the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood.

The most important thing is that everything is transparent, and the manufacturer does not try to pass off the curd product as real cottage cheese, as happens with us from time to time.

Another point that interests many: isn’t cottage cheese made not from natural milk, but from milk reconstituted from powder, harmful? Experts reassure: this product is not that much inferior in its usefulness. It also contains a considerable amount of complete “curd” protein. And calcium is found in 100 grams of any type of cottage cheese, regardless of what milk it was made from.

Lately, grain cottage cheese has been rapidly gaining popularity, the benefits and harms of which are of particular interest to those who are planning to lose weight and play sports. This product looks very appetizing and is immediately ready to eat, because it consists of a mixture of curd grains and lightly salted cream. The fat content of such cottage cheese ranges from 0 to 9%.

Despite its enormous usefulness, any type of cottage cheese has contraindications.

First of all, it should be eaten with caution by those who are prone to allergic reactions. If a person has milk protein intolerance, then cottage cheese, unfortunately, will have to be excluded from the diet altogether.

This product must be handled with extreme caution and its shelf life must be taken into account. After opening the package, regardless of whether it contains preservatives or not, the cottage cheese must be consumed no later than 3 days, otherwise there is a chance of serious food poisoning

How to prepare grain cottage cheese at home?

If you wish, you can prepare granulated cottage cheese yourself at home. To do this you will need the following ingredients:

• a liter of cow's milk with a fat content of no more than 2.5%;
• table or sea salt;
• 150 ml fresh cream 10% fat;
• a tablespoon of lemon juice or half a teaspoon of citric acid.

The cooking process begins with heating the milk. Without waiting for it to boil, add lemon juice to the milk, stirring constantly. At this stage, you can see how grains with the consistency characteristic of cottage cheese will begin to form. The container with the product must be removed from the heat and moved to a cool place. The separated curd mass must be strained through cheesecloth so that the whey can drain out. To add flavor, the cottage cheese can be salted and mixed with cream.

Contraindications and harm

It is difficult to talk about the presence of direct contraindications for any fermented milk products. The only thing definitely worth mentioning is the possibility of an allergic reaction to them. Milk and its derivatives contain several dangerous allergens, the main of which are casein and beta-lactoglobulin, less active ones are alpha-lactalbumin and lipoproteins.

Video: the benefits and harms of grain cottage cheese Of course, if you have an individual intolerance to a particular product, when its use can cause such unpleasant and even dangerous consequences as rash, itching, swelling or even respiratory arrest, there is no benefit to talk about such a dish no longer necessary.

However, people who know that they have such a reaction usually exclude any “dairy” from their diet, so eating grained curd mass will not bring them any unpleasant surprises.

We advise you to read about the benefits and harms of goat milk cheese, as well as the benefits of tofu cheese for the body.

In addition to individual intolerance, the product is contraindicated or should be used with caution to avoid possible harm to health when:

• salt-free diet or tendency to swelling;
• renal failure or other dysfunctions of this organ.

Who should consume cottage cheese with caution?

Curd grain is undoubtedly a healthy product with a large amount of protein, calcium and amino acids. However, its use can be harmful to the body in some cases, which should be considered before purchasing:

1. The recommended daily intake of grain cottage cheese for a healthy adult is no more than 150 g.
2. Eating stale cottage cheese can lead to food poisoning.
3. People with hypertension are advised to consume in small doses due to the salt it contains.
4. An allergic reaction may occur in the form of skin itching and rashes.
5. People suffering from atherosclerosis or kidney disease should avoid large portions of the product due to difficulties in digesting protein.

Grain cottage cheese and its composition

This grain product can be considered low-fat cottage cheese. 100 grams of grains contain only 3 grams of fat. It is worth noting its low calorie content. The product contains just over 100 calories, which is only 6% of your daily requirement. In addition to these advantages, other useful components of cottage cheese can be noted:

• Vitamins A, C, PP, B1, B2, B9;
• Phosphorus;
• Iron;
• Sodium;
• Calcium;
• Potassium;
• Magnesium.

This vitamin and mineral complex helps maintain normal skin and hair condition. The grain product is very important for the bone skeleton. In the modern rhythm of life and nutrition, calcium is essential for dental health.

Tips for choosing curd grains in cream

In order to buy truly high-quality grain cottage cheese and not stumble upon a counterfeit, you need to take into account several recommendations that meet the state standards of the Russian Federation.

1. The first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing grain cottage cheese is its composition. A natural and high-quality product should consist of only a few ingredients - skim milk, starter culture, cream, rennet, salt and calcium chloride.
2. Pay attention to the expiration date: if it exceeds 20 days, we can safely say that there are artificial preservatives in the composition.
3. High quality cottage cheese cannot be cheap. An excessively low price should be a signal to the buyer that there is a high probability of a counterfeit in front of him. You shouldn't skimp on your health.
4. Low-quality curd grains tend to crumble and flake - this may indicate that the raw materials used in the manufacture of the product are not fresh.
5. Pay attention to the consistency: it should be crumbly, grain to grain. There should not be too much and vice versa, too little whey.
6. Check the tightness of the container before purchasing: there should be no signs of mechanical damage.
7. Calcium is one of the main values ​​for the body, but, as you know, it is well absorbed only together with fats. Nutritionists do not recommend taking cottage cheese with a fat content of less than 4%.

What is the difference between grain cottage cheese and regular cottage cheese?

Grained (or granular) is a fermented milk product with a lower fat content compared to ordinary cottage cheese, to ensure which the latter is diluted with salted cream.

It is difficult to say which of these products is healthier, but the fact that grain cottage cheese contains fewer calories makes it indispensable in the diet of athletes and people suffering from excess weight.

Important! From a technological point of view, granular cottage cheese is a cross between cottage cheese and cheese. The fat content of such a product should not exceed 0.9%.

Diets using cottage cheese

Medical nutrition must be coordinated with a therapist or nutritionist.

1. Five times a day, take 100 g of low-fat or grain cottage cheese.
2. During the day it is permissible to consume: kefir – 500 ml, rosehip decoction – 250 ml, tea – 300 ml, water – 1-1.5 l.
3. The duration of the diet must be agreed with your doctor. This principle of nutrition can be used to organize fasting days.

Nutrition principles:

• Breakfast - cottage cheese, butter, a slice of whole grain bread, a baked apple, tea brewed with milk.
• Lunch – meat or fish – baked or boiled, vegetables, baked potatoes, compote.
• Afternoon snack – tea with honey, cookies.
• Dinner - a dish prepared with cottage cheese, a sandwich with butter, tea with lemon.

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Cottage cheese is the basis of a healthy diet. By consuming the product every day, you can saturate your body with vitamins, proteins, and minerals, which helps restore health.