Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Tuesday’s Cupful: Cottage Cheese

A crumbly friend in the dairy case
This cream-colored cheese can be used as a substitute for fancier ricotta cheese. Cottage cheese has a soft texture and very mild flavor, which makes it a good addition to salads and other dishes. There’s also a slight sour taste to cottage cheese. The production process only requires draining excess liquid from the curds and whey. Look for a crumbly appearance since not all of the whey is removed. It can have a dry or wet consistency. Textures range from small to large chunks. Also, cottage cheese tends to have a shorter shelf life compared to most other cheeses. Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and calcium.

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