Dairy, Cheese | Vegetarian High Protein

Quark

N/A (dairy product) Allergens: Milk
Quark

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (animal product)
  • Primary Cuisine Central/Eastern European
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk (often skim)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Quark ?

A fresh dairy product, similar to cream cheese or yogurt, made by warming soured milk then straining it.

"The cultured cream sensation: a high-protein, low-fat alternative bridging the gap between yogurt, cream cheese, and cottage cheese."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Quark ?

Mildly tangy, creamy, fresh, slightly sour

Taste
Tangy, Mildly sour, Creamy, Fresh, Slightly lactic
Texture
Smooth, Thick, Creamy, Spreadable
Aroma
Fresh, Lactic, Mildly sour
Acidity
Medium-High

Technical Metrics

European Origin

Central and Eastern Europe

Protein Content

~12-14g per 100g (varies)

Storage (Refrigerated)

5-7 days (after opening)

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1/2 cup (113g)
Calories70 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol1 mg
Protein12 g
Total Carbohydrate4 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars4 g
Calcium100 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium150 mg

Le secret du chef

For a firmer, drier quark suitable for baking cheesecakes, hang it in cheesecloth overnight to drain excess whey.

Substituts & Proportions pour Quark

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Quark est Greek yogurt (strained), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Closest in texture and tang, especially full-fat Greek yogurt for richer quark.

Substituts pour Quark avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Greek yogurt (strained) Meilleur 1:1 Closest in texture and tang, especially full-fat Greek yogurt for richer quark.
Cream cheese (light, softened) 1:1 Similar creaminess and spreadability, but less tangy and higher in fat.
Ricotta cheese (whipped) 1:1 Good for baked goods, less tangy, may need straining if very wet.
Fromage blanc 1:1 Very similar fresh cheese, often interchangeable if available.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Quark

Look for Quark cheese" or "German-style fresh cheese." Check fat content as it varies widely."

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Quark ?

  • Fruits
  • berries
  • honey
  • herbs
  • smoked salmon
  • potatoes
  • rye bread
  • dill.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Quark ?

Mildly tangy, creamy, fresh, slightly sour Fresh, Lactic, Mildly sour

Quel est un bon substitut pour Quark ?

Le meilleur substitut est Greek yogurt (strained) (1:1). Closest in texture and tang, especially full-fat Greek yogurt for richer quark.

Comment choisir et conserver le Quark ?

Look for Quark cheese" or "German-style fresh cheese." Check fat content as it varies widely."

Ingrédients Dairy, Cheese associés

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