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Fat-free small curd cottage cheese

Fat-free small curd cottage cheese
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Ingredient Information

Name

Fat-free small curd cottage cheese

Category

Lácteos

Popularity

171 recipes

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Inactive

Description

Fat-free small-curd cottage cheese is a type of fresh cheese made from skimmed milk, characterized by its grainy and soft texture, with a fine and small curd. It is a highly valued ingredient in cooking for its mild and slightly acidic flavor, in addition to its low calorie content and high protein value.

This cheese has its origins in the European tradition of making fresh cheeses, although its production is now common in many regions of the world, especially in the United States and European countries. It is made by curdling skimmed milk and removing the whey, resulting in a cheese with a moist and granular consistency.

Properties: It is an excellent source of high-quality protein and low in fat, making it an ideal ally for healthy diets, weight control, and sports nutrition. It also provides calcium and phosphorus, essential nutrients for bone health.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, cottage cheese may have other names. Some common synonyms in Hispanic America are: fat-free small-curd cheese, low-fat ricotta, or simply light ricotta. However, "cottage cheese" is the most commonly used term in culinary recipes.

In cooking, it is very versatile and can be used in both savory and sweet preparations, from salads and dips to fillings and desserts, adding moisture and texture without adding fats.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
373mg
sodium
83mg
calcium
0.3g
fats
150mg
phosphorus
104mg
potassium
72
calories
8mg
magnesium
12g
proteins
15mcg
vitamin a
0.3mg
riboflavin
0.9mcg
vitamin b12
3.4g
carbohydrates

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