In our time, dairy products with low fat content, so-called fat-free products, are popular, especially among dieters. We will talk about low-fat cheeses. Low-fat cheese is cheese made from milk from which cream was removed (degreased), while the product does not lose its useful qualities, all vitamins, micro- and macro-elements are retained, and the percentage of fat is significantly reduced. If in conventional cheese the amount of fat in 100 g of dry matter is 50-60%, then in fat-free not more than 25-30%.
White low-fat cheese
White low-fat cheese is a fairly perishable product. These cheeses are similar in consistence to cottage cheese, since they have a rather high moisture content (about 75%). At a low fat content they have a pleasant creamy taste. The most popular varieties are mascarpone and fountable.
Also, white is called goat's milk cheese, but its specific taste will not suit everyone. And the price, frankly, bites.
Hard fat-free cheese
The most popular among the nutritionists is tofu . Produce it from soy milk, so it has the lowest fat content. The lack of animal fats in this product allows you to use it in a vegetarian diet. An additional bonus for slimming is the low calorie content of the product (90 kilocalories per 100 g). In general, solid grades of skimmed cheese are considered to be the most nutritious. They are rich in calcium and other microelements. Popular varieties: mozzarella , ricotta.
Low Fat Cream Cheese
It is made from skimmed milk and cottage cheese. But it is worth considering that in the melted cheese less calcium, compared with other varieties. This product is prepared, mainly at home.
Home-made low-fat cheese
There are many types of low-fat cheeses. Everyone will find a product that suits his taste. Well, if you, after all, could not find the best option, you can always prepare low-fat cheese at home. Despite the low fat content, the calorie content of this product is high (except tofu), so it is worth keeping to the measure in its use.