Processed cheese is considered by many to be a budget substitute for hard cheese. Processed cheese curds are very favorable in price, they are used for making sandwiches, salads, main courses and even soups.
What is processed cheese useful for?
Firstly, it is completely absorbed by the human body, contains less harmful cholesterol, but calcium is much more than most hard cheeses.
Secondly, processed cheese contains practically no carbohydrates, and the fats in it saturate the body with much-needed vitamins - A, E, D.
Thirdly, even the simplest and cheapest cheese from the store contains 15% of calcium from the daily requirement of the body.
The processed cheese contains almost all vitamins from category B. Phosphorus, which is present in the processed cheese, has a beneficial effect on the condition of human teeth, hair and nails, and magnesium serves as a natural relaxant.
Processed cheese contains a milk protein called casein, which in turn is rich in amino acids that are essential for humans.
How to choose processed cheese?
Going to the store for cheese, you must take into account that there is processed cheese, and there is a processed cheese product - this is not the same thing. Do not forget about the shelf life, for processed cheese it is 2-2.5 months. Choosing processed cheese, you should opt for a product with an intact and sealed package, otherwise you can get a spoiled product even with a normal shelf life.
Who to limit consumption of processed cheese:
- overweight people, since the product is very high in calories;
- people with renal failure and gastrointestinal diseases;
- pregnant and lactating women due to the risk of allergies.
