The best curd cheese in 2022
Delicate cheese with a pleasant taste has conquered people all over the world. Sandwiches, desserts, sauces, pizzas, soups, rolls and other dishes are made with it. The shelves of stores are filled with jars and cups of different colors and sizes. What to choose? We figure out together with an expert how to determine high-quality curd cheese

The best curd cheeses are made from natural milk and cream. They are good for health because they are rich in proteins, fats, B vitamins, biotin, nicotinic acid, phosphorus, cobalt, selenium and calcium. Curd cheese can be consumed for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a snack. The main thing is to choose a good quality product. Healthy Food Near Me analyzed offers on the domestic market and, together with an expert, compiled a rating of the best curd cheese brands in 2022.

Top 9 curd cheese brands according to KP

1. Hochland, creamy

Popular cottage cheese cheese combines the taste of fresh cottage cheese and young cheese. It goes well with white bread. Delicious cheese is easy to spread on sandwiches and beat with a blender. The organoleptic properties of the dairy product were highly appreciated by the experts of the Control Purchase. Curd cheese weighing 140 g is sold in foil-protected jars. Thanks to hermetic packaging, it stays fresh for a long time. Under the lid, you can see the separated whey – an indicator of the naturalness of the product.

Advantages and disadvantages

Budget price, universal for cooking, useful composition, thick consistency
Average sour-curd taste, Roskontrol specialists discovered starch not listed on the package
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2. Almette, creamy

Favorite by many, the cheese has a soft, light texture and a pleasant taste with a barely perceptible aftertaste of ghee. The product is made from fresh cottage cheese, whey, whey protein, salt, citric acid and drinking water. The mass fraction of milk fat is 60%. Cheese is produced according to traditional technology, in accordance with GOST 33480-2011, in cups of 150 g.

Advantages and disadvantages

The composition does not contain sugar, antibiotics and palm oil, so the cheese can be recommended for dietary nutrition.
According to the results of the text of Roskontrol (2), phosphates and starch were found that were not indicated on the label
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3. Philadelphia

The world-famous soft cheese is made in Italy from selected cow’s milk, milk protein cream and salt. Locust bean gum is used as a stabilizer. The technology does not require infusion and pressing. Italian cheese has a bright creamy taste with a hint of salt and a uniform creamy texture. It is suitable for spreading on bread, making sauces, sushi and rolls. Such cheese can be eaten with crackers, bagels, boiled potatoes and fish dishes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Good taste, convenient packaging of 125 g, low-fat version Light is suitable for diet food
High price
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4. Violette, creamy

Curd cheese is produced at the Karat processed cheese factory in Moscow. It has a fat content of 60% and is recommended to everyone who follows the figure. A small amount of carbohydrates and salt well set off the natural taste of dairy products and emphasize a slight sourness. High-quality cheese goes well with vegetable and fish dishes, nut paste, citrus fruits, chocolate, berry puree, vanilla, suitable for Japanese cuisine, desserts and cakes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Harmonious taste, delicate texture, long shelf life due to packaging in sterile conditions
Fairly high price, diabetics should not eat because of sugar
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5. Galbani, curd mascarpone

The pride of European cheese makers – Galbani is produced in Serbia under an Italian license. High-quality milk elements provide a light, velvety texture. Soft cheese with a fat content of 80% has a high calorie content of 396 kcal, has a delicate, curd flavor and freshness. Sold in plastic glasses with a volume of 500 g. It goes well with berries and fruits. 

Advantages and disadvantages

Pleasant taste with a touch of caramel, large packaging is convenient for picnics and family feasts
high fat content
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6. Arla Natura, soft with greens

High-quality Serbian cheese with a fat content of 55% is made from milk, cream, glucose-fructose syrup, modified corn starch, acetic acid, citric acid, salt and sugar. The highlight of curd cheese is a mixture of onions, cucumbers, garlic and dill. Thanks to fresh vegetables, the product has a special flavor that is suitable for morning sandwiches and salad dressings.

Advantages and disadvantages

No additives to improve the taste and preserve the appearance, low calorie content, delicate texture, 150 g portion package with a tight lid
The composition contains sugar, not everyone likes the grassy flavor
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7. Danville Creamy, with tomatoes and chili

There are several variants of Danville Creamy in stores. Unusual puffed cheese with slices of tomatoes and chili is especially popular. It is famous for its non-dessert taste and is liked by spicy lovers. A delicious product is made with the addition of salt, sugar, thickeners, modified starch and dried spices. Curd cheese is suitable not only for morning sandwiches, but also for rolls in pita bread.

Advantages and disadvantages

Bright tomato-creamy taste, harmless composition, convenient packaging
Not everyone likes the spicy taste.

8. Danone, cottage cheese with Provence herbs

Spicy curd cheese is made with butter, basil, oregano, marjoram, natural flavors, citric acid and salt. Corn starch is used as a thickener. The product has a pleasant yellowish color with inclusions, a fat content of 60% and is available in original 140 g plastic jars with a bright design.

Advantages and disadvantages

Good taste, airy texture, comfortable foil membrane with a tongue that seals the cheese tightly
Some find the taste too salty and sour
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9. “Thousand Lakes”, puffed curd

The domestic product from cow’s milk and sourdough is made according to technology at the modern Neva Milk production facility in St. Petersburg. During the manufacturing process, the cheese is saturated with air and this makes it very light. Aerated curd cheese is perfect for anyone who is used to taking care of their health. It has 60% fat content and comes in 240g plastic cans.

Advantages and disadvantages

Natural taste, no harmful additives and taste regulators
Overpriced, long shelf life – when stored in the refrigerator for 120 days, which indicates the use of preservatives in the composition
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How to choose the right cottage cheese

Shares tips for choosing quality curd cheese Anastasia Yaroslavtseva, member of the association of nutritionists, nutritionists RosNDP.

Use these simple rules to choose the most healthy, natural and tasty product.  

  1. Study the composition. High-quality curd cheese should not contain vegetable fats – vegetable oils, milk fat substitutes, etc. The best will be a product made from natural milk. 
  2. Pay attention to the expiration date in the store and the expiration date after opening the package. It is better to choose curd cheese with the shortest shelf life. Perhaps this is not very convenient, but it is these cheeses that contain the least preservatives.
  3. Pay attention to packaging. It should be made of environmentally friendly materials suitable for food storage. The cheap polymer will give the cheese the taste and smell of plastic. 
  4. Taste products and evaluate organoleptic properties: color, smell, taste and texture. Foreign taste and smell are clear signs of poor quality. The color of the product should be, if not like that of milk, then close to it. The consistency is homogeneous, without any sediment and delamination.
  5. Try not to buy cheese with additives – ham, herbs, etc. The taste of additives makes it difficult to objectively evaluate the organoleptic properties of the cheese itself. In addition, additives deprive you of the variety of uses for cheese. Creamy taste can be the basis for both dessert and main dishes. It’s better to add everything you need yourself.
  6. Pay attention to the fat content and calorie content of the product. Curd cheese contains a large amount of animal fats, and, consequently, cholesterol. People with high levels of “bad” cholesterol in the blood should consume such products strictly in limited quantities. 

Popular questions and answers

What is cottage cheese made from?

The basis of cheese is full-fat milk or cream. For cooking, sourdough is used, and sometimes salt. Additionally, Provence herbs, herbs, vegetables and other fillers can be added to the cheese. It is best if the composition of the product is completely natural, without flavors, preservatives and food additives.

What is useful curd cheese?

In curd cheese, as in any dairy product, there is a lot of protein, fatty acids and lactic acid bacteria that improve the digestion process. The minerals that make up the cheese are important for the normal functioning of the bone, muscle and nervous systems. A high fat content may seem like a disadvantage at first glance, but with the help of it, our body absorbs useful fat-soluble vitamins.

How to make cottage cheese at home?

Thoroughly mix 400 g of fat sour cream with 300 ml of natural yogurt. Add some salt and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Line a colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth or cotton towel. Pour the milk mass there, place a stand or saucer with oppression on top and refrigerate. After 12 hours, the whey will drain into the bowl, and the curd cheese will remain in the colander.
  1. Curd cheese. Interstate standard. GOST 33480-2015. URL: https://docs.cntd.ru/document/12001271892
  2. Roskontrol. Quality certificate No. 273037. Almette curd cheese. URL: https://roscontrol.com/product/tvorogniy-sir-almette/

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