Varenets: composition and use, benefit and harm

Varenets is a separate type of fermented milk product, very similar to ryazhenka.For its preparation is used high-quality baked milk and sour cream. This drink is well absorbed by the body and has a pleasant taste. Traditional varenets were originally cooked in pottery in the oven. Today, an identical recipe is used by the peoples of Georgia, Turkey and Armenia.

To get a classic thick drink, fresh cow's milk is baked in the oven at low temperature. In such conditions, it loses half its own volume, and the milky shade changes to a pinkish-coffee one. An important feature is the acquisition of a special aroma with a light haze.

A bold and nutritious drink is made by adding cream and fermenting with sour cream. Varenets cooked at home is so thick and homogeneous that you can eat it right with a spoon.

Industrial product is prepared a little differently. Fermentation is achieved by streptococcal bacteria. They are added to the melted cooled mixture. It is this dairy environment that allows them to multiply rapidly. By the way, sometimes ryazhenka is used as a base, because it is suitable for taste and nutritional qualities.

Homemade cooking thermostatic drink follows the same recipe. To do this, it is best to use home-made milk as the main ingredients, and if you choose purchased milk, it should be high fat. And as a second component - a small amount of sour cream.

For cooking baked milk, use the oven or thermos. Ware should be with thick walls and bottom, for example, cast iron is great. Then it all goes to the furnace heated to 160 degrees for five hours. If you choose a thermos - hot milky liquid is poured and left for 15 hours.

Use of the multicooker is allowed. Having set the function “Quenching”, pour milk into the bowl and leave for 5 hours. Before completion, be sure to cool the liquid.

At 0.5 liters of baked milk accounts for 100 g of sour cream. Next, the clay pot (or any other container) is closed and infused for several hours in a warm room.

The energy value of fermented milk product depends on its fat content. 100 grams of a 2 percent thermostatic drink contains 50 calories, among which are proteins - 2.8 g, fats - 2.5 g and carbohydrates - 4 g. The ratio of BZHU is 4: 3: 1.

Varenets is produced in several forms: 1, 2.5, 3.2, 4 and 6%. Each percentage of fat content adds 4-5 calories, so there is no significant difference in value.

The composition of the drink is rich in many nutrients - vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, which need an adult and growing body. An important feature, of course, is the presence of fermented protein, which is quite easily absorbed by children, adults and elderly people.

Chemical composition:

• B vitamins (among them B1, -2, -5, -6, -9, and B12);
• vitamins A, D, C, PP, H;
• ash;
• fatty acid;
• water;
• choline;
• molybdenum;
• chlorine;
• beta carotene;
• tin;
• strontium;
• cobalt;
• fluorine;
• aluminum;
• chromium;
• copper;
• selenium;
• manganese;
• iodine;
• iron;
• zinc;
• sulfur;
• potassium;
• sodium;
• phosphorus;
• magnesium;
• calcium;
• organic acids.

Unlike ordinary cow's milk, varenets are absorbed much better. Valuable substances in the composition of the product, first of all, have a positive effect on the condition of the intestinal microflora. This process occurs with the help of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, which prevent fermentation in the stomach. It is important to note that regular consumption of the drink helps to strengthen the immune system, which is necessary in the fight against colds and infections.

In addition, varenets has other useful properties:

• the work of the gastrointestinal tract is being improved;
• strengthens the nervous system due to the high content of phosphorus;
• Calcium in the drink makes bones, teeth and nails strong;
• normalizes muscle activity, and also restores overall tone after exercise;
• regular use of the product stimulates appetite;

• supports the normal functioning of organs such as the kidneys and liver;
• possesses cleansing properties of toxins, slags and excess fluid;
• benefits the nursing mother and her baby;
• improves the taste and nutritional value of breast milk;
• helps with stool problems (constipation) due to laxative effects;
• low-calorie varenets suitable for diet;
• the content of ascorbic acid helps to fight diseases and recover from them;
• use as a cosmetic product has a rejuvenating effect;
• has a positive effect on the hair structure, skin;

• beta-carotene in the composition makes vision sharper;
• prevents the occurrence of rickets in children;
• intellectual abilities are launched;
• strengthens the cardiovascular system;
• The product does not cause an allergic reaction.

Despite the fact that varenets is considered a very valuable food product, it has some contraindications to its use. First of all, it is worth remembering about the daily rate of the drink. Excessive amounts can cause significant harm to your health.

Eliminate varenets from the diet is necessary for people with allergies and lactose intolerance. This substance is usually found in large amount of cow's milk.

In addition, there may be so-called flatulence, that is, bloating and increased gas formation. Such a case is possible with lactose deficiency, as a result of which the dairy drink practically does not digest the human stomach.

Before you include a traditional dairy product in your daily diet, you should choose it correctly. Buying a drink in the store, pay attention primarily to the shelf life. Although fermented milk products have a rather long shelf life, even the most insignificant violations of conditions can deprive them of their basic nutritional and taste qualities. Therefore, it is important that the storage of varents does not exceed two weeks. After you have opened the package, pour the drink into a glass bottle or jar - so it will stay fresh longer. But before use is best heated.

With regard to appearance, fresh varenets cream or yellow. It is important that on the package (box) you can see the original name "Varenets" with the indication of food and energy value. Carefully read the composition - a natural drink consists only of cow's milk and leaven. If you notice additional ingredients and flavorings, it means that you have a dairy-based drink in front of you.

This varenets is characterized by a pronounced taste and smell of sour milk. The consistency is uniform, very thick. There should not be bubbles and clots.

Homemade varenets made from natural ingredients should be stored in the refrigerator no more than 5 days. Storage at room temperature requires exactly one day.

A nursing woman is very attentive to her own health, since everything is reflected in the taste and benefits of her milk. The baby, eating mother's milk, adopts everything that mother received.

Doctors boldly recommend that women use fermented milk products when breastfeeding - this greatly improves lactation.

When consuming the drink while breastfeeding, the body and, therefore, the mother's milk is saturated with vitamins, minerals, protein, fats and plenty of calcium, which the newborn needs.

Today, so-called mono-diets are very popular among women, suggesting the use of products of the same category for a certain amount of time. Varenets is no exception. Many people prefer to drink it all day long, thus limiting themselves to solid foods. Someone combines it with vegetables and fruits, and fasting days are made only on one drink.

Some nutritionists argue that all sour milk prevents the process of losing weight, allegedly they contain certain substances that inhibit fat burning.

A common problem associated with the consumption of varenza is jamming it with bread and sweets, as well as a large dose of the drink. Despite the fact that it is a low-calorie product, additional components significantly add calories.

For slimming, varenets is indeed an effective and useful component. He is able to saturate and compensate for the lack of vitamins, which are so lacking during the diet. It will be right to seize a glass of drink with diet bread (it is better if there is no yeast in them), berries or fruits. You can make cocktails or smoothies based on it.

During the diet is always important to adhere to a certain portion of food eaten. It is known that lactose is milk sugar, but do not think that it will prevent you to lose those extra pounds. The number of such simple carbohydrates in Varenza is minimized, so this drink is safe and it is recommended to include it in your diet menu.

If you do not adhere to a certain type of diet, it will be very useful to drink a glass of varenz at night. This will have a beneficial effect on the intestines, which, in turn, will affect healthy sleep and morning stools.

The only note may be the indicator of fat content of milk drink. That is, the higher the fat content - the more calories and the ratio of BJU. In this case, you should decide for yourself with the appropriate version of the product.

Traditional Russian drink varenets is a truly tasty and healthy product. Today it can be found in many modern supermarkets in the dairy department next to ryazhenka and yogurt. It is presented with different fat content and volume. In this regard, problems with the choice can not be.

In any case, you can always make a thermostatic delicacy at home. Recipe, which is used by industrial companies for its preparation, has not changed since ancient times. To do this, you need only two components - milk and sour cream. Therefore, it is possible to please your household with tasty and fragrant varenz without much difficulty.

How to cook varenets, see the next video.