How to make ricotta cheese

Cheese 

Cheese is defined as the product of milk thrombosis and the breakdown of casein protein. Cheese belongs to dairy products, where milk is the main ingredient, whether it is cow's milk or sheep , Goat, or buffalo. White cheese is the most widely consumed cheese in the Middle East, as well as in the Mediterranean countries in general.

ricotta cheese

the ingredients

• Eight cups of whole milk.
• A cup and a half of heavy cream.
• A teaspoon of coarse salt.
• A quarter cup of lemon juice is filtered from the pulp.
• You can add the rhubarb stew.

How to prepare

• Place the cream, milk and salt in a bowl of four and a half liters.
• Heat the mixture to medium temperature, up to 195 degrees with stirring, so as not to burn for 15 minutes.
• Add lemon juice to the mixture and stir it, as the acid cools the mixture.
• Leave the mixture for five minutes, after removing the pot from the fire.
• Separate the coagulants formed with the milk liquid.
• Use a piece of cloth to cover the retina and place it in a large, deep bowl.
• Pour liquid or whey and cheese curd into the filter.
• Filter the sludge from the liquid, keep the sludge in the filter and leave it for 20 minutes.
• Collect the cheese in the cloth, keeping it cool for days to get thick cheese, or serve it after four hours.
• The filtered milk can be used, or disposed of ...

Cheese storage

 It is recommended to follow the correct way to store the cheese; it should be kept in a cool place, away from moisture that can promote the growth of the mold, and it is recommended to pack it with a moisture-proof cover and place it in the back of the refrigerator, which is usually the coldest part. Soft cheese has a short shelf life of up to a few days in some types, such as ricotta cheese, while hard cheese can last up to about six months, But the presence of mold on one of its types, such as cheddar cheese, does not affect the safety of its handling after the mold layer has been removed; because the mold can not penetrate into it, contrary to the Soft cheeses, slices, cut, or skimmed cheese, which require complete disposal when the mold appears, as its filaments are spread throughout the cheese. Moreover, it promotes the growth of harmful bacteria such as Listeria and Escherichia coli, Escherichi a coli, and salmonella bacteria in addition to brucella.

Benefits of eating cheese

 Eating cheese offers many benefits to your body's health.

The possibility of promoting bone health:

In addition to protecting them from osteoporosis, as cheese contains many nutrients that contribute to strengthening the bones of children and adolescents, including calcium, zinc, protein, magnesium, and vitamin A. On the contrary, some scientifically undocumented theories Suggest that eating dairy products in general increases the concentration of acids in the body, which weakens bones.
Helping to raise the level of beneficial bacteria in the intestines:
 Cheese is one of the fermented foods, so it helps to strengthen the bacteria. On the other hand, a small study published in 2015 showed that this contributes positively to improving cholesterol levels in the blood.

 Promote dental health:

 This is because it contains the calcium element necessary for the growth of teeth, in addition to its ability to protect it from decay by raising the degree of acidity of the plaque layer of teeth, according to one study.

Helping to lose weight:

 As it contributes to the recovery of calcium deficiency suffered by people who are obese, making cheese an essential element in their diet to lose weight.

Reduce blood pressure:

The research indicates that the calcium found in cheese helps to reduce blood pressure. It is also important to choose low fat and sodium cheeses. There are low fat types but they contain extra sodium. It is also recommended to avoid completely fat-free types; they are subject to intensive processing.

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