Quark
Varieties
A modern cheese variety, Quark features a low fat content of about 0.3 to 11%. When made with 0.3% fat content, it is firm, crumbly, and dry. Made with a 5% fat content, its texture resembles that of low-fat American ricotta. Quark with an 11% fat content resembles very smooth cream cheese.
When Quark is used to create a processed cheese, it may be combined with cream, butter, onions, and paprika, and is intended to be used as a snack or condiment. Quark is also used to make a variety of fresh sour-curd cheeses in Germany, Austria, and the Czech and Slovak Republics.
Preparation, Uses, & Tips
Storing
Because it is a fresh cheese, Quark has a short refrigerator life; it must be used within roughly two to seven days after it is opened.
Nutrition Highlights
Quark cheese (German style), 100g
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 14.8g
- Carbohydrate: 5.4g
- Total Fat: 0.2g
- Fiber: 0.0g