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Uglich cheese was first introduced back in 1935. The developed variety was bred at the plant, which is still processing milk and butter. Unusual, versatile and healthy cheese is used to this day, as a separate snack and as part of a recipe for delicious dishes. The Russian product, capable of giving odds to any Swiss cheese, is very popular.
Main characteristics of the variety
The description and characteristics of Uglichsky, as well as the extraordinary taste, make it possible to use the product made in Russia in a balanced daily diet. The natural base and well-established technology guarantee the quality of the variety for decades.
A bright representative of hard cheese has a salty aftertaste and a pleasant aftertaste. The cheese mass turns out to be very tender and is well absorbed even by the organisms of young children. The sourness that is present in the cheese leaves a spicy aftertaste and allows you to use cheese slices for tasting the most exquisite wines. A vesicular (porous) structure is visible on the section of the head. The characteristic taste and appearance make Uglich a real find for gourmets and lovers of delicious cheese varieties.
Composition of Uglich cheese
A piece of cheese is always covered with a thin dark crust, which is easy to notice when choosing cheese. The porous cut and light aroma make it possible to distinguish Uglich from other similar products. The energy value of Uglichsky is quite large and amounts to 347 kilocalories per 100 grams of product. Increased calorie content does not allow you to consume a large amount of cheese every day.
The composition and useful properties of Uglichsky cheese are due to a balanced amount of proteins and fats. The proportion of proteins in the variety is 25,8 grams, and fat – exactly 26,3 g. The absence of carbohydrates in the cheese product is especially useful for dieters. For those who are losing weight, dishes with Uglichsky are a real salvation from the tasteless, insipid daily menu. Whole factory cheese bars weigh up to 3 kilograms. The fat content of finished products ranges from 40 to 45%.
Product preparation
It is produced on a dedicated base, which is fully equipped for the production of tasty and healthy cheese. Both adults and children use the finished product. Cheese is found in a rectangular shape, less often in the form of a head (like elite varieties). Due to its balanced composition, it can be added to dietary nutrition.
The cooking technology of Uglichsky is quite simple. For the production of delicious products, only specially selected and pasteurized milk is used. Whole milk, as the basis of future cheese, is by no means used. The main production is located on the basis of the plant and all product quality is strictly observed. In the modern market it is difficult to find a solid fake of the Uglich variety.
The cheese mass, which has been cleaned, settles in cylindrical forms for 2 months. The finished product has a characteristic yellow crust, which lies in an even layer over the entire surface of the cheese. Properly cooked and aged, the variety has a sour, even slightly spicy taste. If the cheese mass is too hard or sweet, then Uglich was cooked incorrectly and mistakes were made in the technological process. Quality product is quite soft and viscous.
The benefits and harms of the variety
Useful properties of the Uglich variety deserve special attention. Like any other dairy product, hard cheese slices have their advantages and their contraindications. Uglichsky cheese slices are a real storehouse of vitamins that are necessary for the human body. The product contains:
- B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B9 and B12);
- vitamin A and C (useful for hair, female and male beauty);
- vitamin D (vitamin of “youth”).
Thanks to vitamin complexes, the frequent use of cheese mass allows you to strengthen the body of both an adult and a child. Regular intake of several slices of Uglich helps in the work of the gastrointestinal tract. The Russian product accelerates internal metabolic processes and strengthens the immune system. The composition of the cheese includes calcium and phosphorus, which favorably affect the skeletal system of the human body.
Uglichsky is an indispensable product for people with poor eyesight, vitamin deficiency and constant weakness. Thanks to the cheese mass, the condition of the skin, nails and hair improves. Just a few slices eaten at lunch or dinner will help restore the nervous system and improve the functioning of the digestive tract.
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Contraindications Uglichsky, like any other cheese variety, relate to the individual characteristics of the human body. This variety is banned for people with an allergy to pasteurized milk.
The high calorie content of the product excludes the daily consumption of cheese by overweight people. It is also not worth completely abandoning a delicious snack, but it is also dangerous to abuse cheese dishes for losing weight.
Use in cooking
What is the use of Uglichsky cheese in cooking? Thanks to its refined and unobtrusive taste, this type of Russian cheese can be used in any simple dish. Adults and children are happy to use it in raw chopped form. The rich taste of cheese with a nutmeg aftertaste harmonizes well with red and white wines. Brackish-sour Uglich sets off the entire wine bouquet and allows you to enjoy the taste of an aged drink.
The use in cooking is very diverse. The viscous variety can be used to decorate baked dishes and as a decoration for hot treats. Baking with Uglichsky is especially fragrant and fragrant. The smell of the variety is another advantage of an inexpensive but healthy product. Light “sourness” adds spice to long-bored dishes and snacks. The crushed product is used for pizza and salads – it replaces salty seasonings and harmful sauces. An irreplaceable and tasty variety will appeal to all family members without exception.