The benefits and harm of Chechil cheese

Chechil smoked cheese or, as it is called by the people "pigtail", has recently become very popular among the people of our country.Most often, this product is formed by hand, so that thin threads are formed, which are then woven into a single “pigtail”. Is there any benefit in such cheese? And who is contraindicated in the use of this product?

This type of smoked cheese is a traditional product of Armenia. Today, such cheese has gained great popularity in many countries around the world due to its special taste and unusual appearance. In its taste and texture, this cheese resembles Suluguni. But this cheese is still more savory taste and pleasant aftertaste.

Chechil can be white or slightly yellow in color. If you met a product of exactly such shades, then it speaks of its naturalness. In the event that Chechil is a bright yellow or brownish color, this suggests that various dyes and liquid smoke were used in the production process.

The main ingredient of this product is milk. It can be cow, goat or even sheep milk. Sometimes several types of milk are used at once, which gives the finished product a unique taste. Initially, milk is given to sour naturally, after which rennet or pepsin is added to it.

After that, the whole mass undergoes heat treatment, as a result of which long fibers are obtained from the fermented milk mass. These fibers are pulled by hand to get a cheese thread of the desired thickness. Fibers are collected in small bundles and weave one of them "pigtail" and then sent to a special pickle. After the cheese is ripe, it is smoked.

It is best to keep such cheese in the refrigerator, on the bottom shelf. Quality product has a long shelf life. As a rule, it is more than two months. Chechil can be used alone or cook with it various salads, soups and snacks. In the Caucasus, it is consumed fresh, that is, it is not smoked. Use the product with a glass of real wine. Also in some countries they cook fried Chechil, which in the process of cooking acquires a very original and unusual taste.

How to make Chechil cheese at home, you will learn from the following video.

Since Chechil cheese is a completely natural dairy product, it certainly has some benefits for the human body. Why is this cheese so useful? Let's start with the fact that it contains a large amount of calcium and phosphorus. The use of this product has a positive effect on bone health, the beauty of nails and hair. In particular, this cheese can be useful to those who suffer from a lack of calcium, who have found brittle nails or hair.

Also this product can benefit those who suffer from a lack of body weight. The fact is that Chechil very calories. On average, its caloric content is more than three hundred calories. At the same time, there are practically no carbohydrates in it, but there are twenty six grams of fat in it, and about twenty grams of proteins per hundred grams of product. Chechil cheese contains a large amount of various vitamins, minerals and other useful elements. Most of the nutrients remain in the cheese, even after heat treatment. For example, cheese contains a large amount of B vitamins, which have a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system and help relieve stress and normalize sleep.

Given the many positive qualities of this cheese, many are interested in the question of whether it is possible to use this product for weight loss. The answer is simple - you can. On a diet it is quite possible to eat this cheese, but only in moderation and in the morning.

This product can certainly harm the body if it is of low quality cheese or if a person has an individual intolerance to the product. Harming Chechil in the event that manufacturers in order to reduce the cost of the product used liquid smoke and other harmful additives during production. Such a product, which includes dye, preservatives and other harmful additives, is absolutely impossible for pregnant and lactating mothers. When breastfeeding it is better to generally limit the use of smoked products, so as not to harm the body of the newborn.

Excessive use of this product can adversely affect health. Due to its high salt content, it is not recommended to use cheese for those who regularly suffer from edema. This product prevents the normal removal of fluid from the body, therefore do not use it at night. Chechil is also contraindicated for those who have a protein allergy. Do not abuse these products to those who suffer from urolithiasis, who have high acidity, excess cholesterol, gastritis and other diseases of the stomach. In addition, you should not use cheese in the event that a person is obese.