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Quark cheese can be enjoyed as a spread on crusty breads and bagels, or as
a dessert cheese.
Quark is a soft, spreadable German cream cheese with a tangy flavour. It is available in
textures that range from creamy and spreadable to firm. VarietiesA modern cheese variety, Quark features a low fat content of about 0.3 to 11%. When made
with 0.3% fat content, it is firm, crumbly, and dry. Made with a 5% fat content, its texture
resembles that of low-fat American ricotta. Quark with
an 11% fat content resembles very smooth cream
cheese. When Quark is used to create a processed cheese, it may be combined with cream, butter, onions, and paprika, and is intended to be used as a snack or
condiment. Quark is also used to make a variety of fresh sour-curd cheeses in Germany,
Austria, and the Czech and Slovak Republics. Buying and storing tipsBecause it is a fresh cheese, Quark has a short refrigerator life; it must be used within
roughly two to seven days after it is opened. AvailabilityQuark is becoming more widely available. Look for it in large health food stores, specialty
stores, and markets. Preparation, uses, and tipsQuark cheese can be used as a spread on crusty breads and bagels or as a dessert cheese. In Germany, it is a
thick, tart spread served at most meals; it’s spread on toast in the morning, on baked
potatoes in the evening, and served with fresh fruit for dessert.
Nutritional HighlightsQuark cheese (German style), 100g
Calories: 350
Protein: 14.8g
Carbohydrate: 5.4g
Total Fat: 0.2g
Fiber: 0.0g
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