Feta and feta cheese are like kindred spirits that appeared in different parts of the world independently of each other, but have a lot in common. Someone is convinced that this is one kind of cheese, so it makes no difference which of these two cheeses to use in a salad. But this is a delusion.
Which is tastier - feta cheese or feta
Cheese - brine cheese made from sheep's or cow's milk. Cheese resembles cottage cheese, but denser. Cow cheese has a more delicate texture. Sheep is more nutritious, but has a pungent smell. But it is sheep cheese that is considered real. Cheese is stored in brine.
Feta is a Greek cheese made from a mixture of sheep and goat milk. This cheese is matured in sea water and stored in olive oil. Externally, feta cheese looks like young pressed cottage cheese.
Cheese and feta differ in consistency and taste. Cheese is a denser, harder, brittle cheese that does not crumble. When cut, it has a smooth appearance without holes on the surface. The feta cheese is quite salty to taste, it resembles the taste of cottage cheese.
Feta is softer than feta cheese, its texture is so soft that it can be spread on bread. Real feta is not dry and has many holes on the surface. The taste of feta is spicy, slightly sour.
It is impossible to unequivocally determine which cheese tastes better. They are completely different, as are the tastes of people.
Which cheese is healthier
Feta and feta cheese differ not only in appearance and taste, but also in quality composition.
Feta is one and a half times more caloric than feta cheese. Here, the advantage of feta cheese is that it is less high in calories. But on the other hand, its use should be treated with caution by people with cardiovascular disease due to its high sodium content. You should not include feta cheese in the diet for people suffering from kidney failure.
Feta contains more protein, calcium, vitamin A. 100 grams of feta contains a daily intake of calcium, which is well absorbed and has a beneficial effect on the development of bone tissue. But those on a diet should keep their consumption of this cheese to a minimum. Feta should not be abused by people with kidney problems.
These characteristics must be taken into account if, guided by taste or a desire to save money, when preparing a dish, you decide to replace one type of cheese with another. You should also be aware that by using a different cheese, you will not spoil the taste of the dish. It just loses its authenticity.
Be careful when buying cheese, read the ingredients carefully. There are many cheese products that look like cheese. But their taste will disappoint you. Especially often you can find fake feta, tk. the cost of this cheese is higher. When buying it, pay attention to which country it was produced in. Real feta is produced only in Greece.
