Already 3000 years before our era, it is said that the ancient Mesopotamians made a substance similar to our curd cheese.
The legend says that curd cheese was created quite by accident. A merchant traveling through the desert filled bags made from sheep stomachs with milk. The combination of enzymes from the animal stomach, the harsh desert climate, and holes in the bags caused by the traveler's camel's walking made the milk curdle into curd cheese. Whether this story is true or not, no one can prove. It is quite possible. In any case, humanity gained a quality ingredient suitable for our health.
Curd cheese is easily digestible and contains many health-beneficial substances. It is rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, selenium, and contains amino acids – lysine, methionine, an ideal product for lowering cholesterol. Curd cheese normalizes blood formation, the nervous system, and metabolism. It is ideal for dinner because it supports good health and sleep. It contains minimal carbohydrates and slowly absorbed casein proteins. Thus, it keeps you full for a long time. You will find many vitamins and minerals in curd cheese – vitamins B6, B12, A, C, D, E, riboflavin, thiamine, folic acid, and even beta-carotene. Athletes who use it to help muscle growth and people on a reduction diet enjoy it. It helps them stave off hunger without unnecessary calories.
You can prepare curd cheese in various ways, sweet or savory. For savory spreads, just add a little salt, dried herbs, dried paprika, or chopped onion, chives, or leek. With such a spread on whole grain bread, you have a healthy and diet-friendly dinner covered. Similarly, for sweet versions, just mix in honey or sugar, or cocoa or various fruits. Sweet or savory curd cheese is suitable to add to pancakes or create a festive glass where you combine the sweet version with sponge cakes, cocoa, and fruit.
The best thing about these delicacies is that you are not really indulging but taking care of your health.
