Did you know? Interesting facts about dairy products

Fewer ingredients means better

The fewer components you use, the better the product. Take kefir as an example: it is made from nothing but milk and kefir grains.

A fizz when you open kefir is a good sign

Does it mean the product has gone off, as many people think? No — it is a natural process: the grains interact with the milk and release gas as a result.

Is whey separation normal?

Yes, it is a normal characteristic of set (thermostatic) products. For example, a reaction occurs because of the different acidity of yoghurt and jam.

Full-fat or fat-free — which is better?

Most people trying to lose weight eat only fat-free tvorog (quark). On the one hand, this is healthy, but there are a few pitfalls. If you eat low-fat tvorog, you have to make up for animal fat from other foods. Animal fat is involved in hormone production and in building brain and nerve cells, and it also helps with thermoregulation.