The expert spoke about the ways to choose high-quality cottage cheese.

The packaging signs were mentioned, when found, it is worth refusing to buy cottage cheese. This was announced on October 11 by Elena Generalova, head of the quality control department of the Pyaterochka retail chain.

"The very first thing we look at is the packaging. Cottage cheese is stored in paper or foil for no more than two weeks, and in a vacuum for up to a month. The packaging should be intact, without damage and swelling," the expert emphasized in a conversation withГазете.Ru ".

Next, you need to read the composition of the product. Generalova notes that the main ingredients of cottage cheese are milk and sourdough, the presence of vegetable fats or thickeners indicates a low quality product. If the package says "cottage cheese product" and not "cottage cheese", then it is better to cancel the purchase.

The expert noted that a small amount of liquid in the package, especially towards the end of the shelf life, is acceptable. However, if there is too much liquid, this may indicate a violation of the temperature regime during storage, so you should take another pack.

Generalova clarified that cottage cheese should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than three days after opening the package in a tightly closed container.

On October 10, Alexey Kabanov, nutritionist and deputy director of the Scientific Research Center "Healthy Nutrition", told Izvestia about the beneficial qualities of palm oil. He clarified that many mistakenly believe that this product causes cancer — currently there is no scientific evidence to confirm this.

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