In this review, we will consider curds intended for feeding children under 3 years old. The range of children's curds on our market is not very extensive and is represented by only three manufacturers: Yagotinskoye, Agusha, Tema.

Let's see together what these manufacturers offer us.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Children's curd "Theme"

The manufacturer of this curd PAT "Galakton", Kyiv, Maria Raskova St. The hotline number is 0-800-501-625 (this is the Danon hotline, they answer questions) and the website address www.mir-tema.com.ua www.mir-tema.ru
Curds are in the bookmark http://www.mir-tema.com.ua/products/tvorogi/

Here is what the manufacturer says about them:
“Syrki is made from natural milk from specially certified and environmentally friendly regions. The method of ultrafiltration allows reaching the maximum concentration of protein in the finished product, and the closing method of virobnitsia guarantees its safety. Why at 50 grams. packages of syrochkіv it is written "from 6 months", and on 100 grm. - "from three years"?

According to the Ukrainian legislation, the baby food products can be released in packaging, which confirms the one-time anniversary of the baby. Not leathery babies up to 3 years, podzhaє 100-grm. packaging, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine recommends that you write on such a package "from 3 years".

Behind the warehouse and all the characteristics of 100 grm. Sirochka is absolutely identical to Sirochka in 50 grams. packaging, stench is so self-prepared from natural milk from ecologically clean regions, with the same aseptic method of virobnitstva, it can be so rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins. The only retail price is a better and bigger package, as well as a lower price.»

Tema curds are produced in two types: without additive (1.1) and with filling (1.2).

1.1. Curd Theme without filler

There are no catalog photos of this Curd anywhere, including on the manufacturer's website.

In reality, curds at the time of this writing look like this.



Cottage cheese is produced in packaging of 50 and 100 g.

1.2. Curd theme with filler

Nowhere on the site is it indicated what types of curds with fillers are, at what age children can eat them, and there is no other useful information either.
This information is partially on the packaging, but in such small print that it is practically not available to the buyer.

A study of the store assortment and Internet sources showed that the fillers in curds are as follows:

• apple-carrot
• blueberry
• banana
• pear
• apricot

The appearance of the packages is shown below. I did not find a pear in the store at the time of photographing.

There are no catalog photos on the Internet, I had to buy curds and take pictures myself.

Up close view of packaging

Curd manufacturer Tema just recently changed the design of the label, before curds looked like this:



By the way, the catalog photos on the site have not been changed yet, products with labels of the old design.

A year ago, I found information about this curd http://tyoma-club.com.ua/page/tvorojok_tema/ on the link, but unfortunately, this link is not active now.

The main and most important of the information available there is given here:
“Curds are designed specifically for baby food:

• fermented milk curd 5% from 6 months
• curd paste 4.2% with filling (blueberry, pear, apricot, banana) from 6 months
• curd paste 4.2% with filler (apple-carrot) from 8 months

Children's cottage cheese "Tyoma" (only he - author) is made by ultrafiltration - a dehydration process that occurs with the help of membranes, which allows you to save whey proteins such as albumin and globulin in the product. (I will decipher: this means that the curd is separated from the whey through a sieve with very small holes through which only water molecules pass, and all the substances that are in the whey remain in the curd)

All stages of milk production are certified as special raw material zones for the production of baby food. Production on a separate line, in a separate workshop, "factory within a factory". Microbiological (beneficial and harmful bacteria), biochemical (proteins, trace elements and vitamins) quality control is carried out at all stages of production: before, during and at the end of the product manufacturing. Then there is a thorough examination of the final product.

This site also included clinical studies on the tolerance of baby food products "Sour-milk curd for baby food" and "Curd curd paste for baby food" in the IPAG of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev, 2006.

Video about how dairy products are made "Tema http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0eW1VaKXLU

2. Children's cottage cheese TM "Yagotynske for children"

Producer PAT "Yagotinsky Butter Plant", Kiev region. smt. Zgurivka.

There are two types, without filler (1.1) and with filler (1.2)

1.1. Syrup sour milk

The catalog photo is still in the old packaging, now the shape of the packaging has been changed.

Sour-milk syrup TM "Yagotynske for children" - all natural sour-milk syrup without adding preservatives and stabilizers, prepared from natural cow's milk, purified in front with additional bactofuge, heat-treated and normalized with fat, clean yogo fermentation cultures of lactic acid organisms from distant places milkweed by ultrafiltration.

The product contains the latest set of amino acids, calcium, phosphorus, salt, magnesium, lactic acid, folic acid, vitamin B2, lipotropic speech (methionine, lecithin, choline). Calcium and phosphorus take part in the formation of bone tissue; mineral speech - in the production of hemoglobin, which is used to prevent anemia; vitamin B2 - in the regulation of all types of speech exchange, ingestion of protein in the body, polypsy fat, influencing hematopoiesis; choline and methionine reduce the percentage of accumulated fat in the liver, which helps prevent atherosclerosis.

Sir child TM "Yagotynske for children" can have a rich consistency in the world, pure and fresh sour-milk relish and smell.

The product of appointments for children's eating as complementary food for children for 6 months.

Fat content - 5% Shelf life (sealed) at a temperature of 2-6 degrees (i.e. in the refrigerator) - 10 days

Produced in a package of 50 and 100 g, packaging in polymer cups.
http://milkalliance.com.ua/products/ydd_syr_group.php

1.2. Pasta sirkova with a fresh start

Sirkov's pasta with reminiscent TM "Yagotynske for children" has eaten all the spice of a specialized child's sour-milk syrup and the taste of natural fruit, egg and vegetable remembrances that are safe for children. The main advantage of the sir of the child with the reminder of TM "Yagotynske for children" is those who do not take revenge on the tsukra, fructose was in the quality of the vicorist. Graze sirkovi with one-component repetitively recognized as complementary food for children for 6 months, graze sirkovi s with two and more fruit or yagid - for children after 8 months

Pasta sirkov with reminiscent "Chornitsa - 6 months
Pasta sirkov with reminiscent "Pear-corn" - 8 months
Pasta sirkov with reminiscent "Raspberry-chervona currant" - 8 months
Pasta sirkov with reminiscent "Peach" - 8 months
Fat content - 4.2%

Shelf life (sealed) at a temperature of 2-6 degrees (i.e. in the refrigerator) - 10 days

Produced in a package of 50 g and 100 g (only with blueberries), packaging in polymer cups.

All this information is available on the site http://milkalliance.com.ua/products/ydd_pasta-syrkova_group.php Copied it here for ease of perception.

Here is what the manufacturer writes in the Yagotynska for Children tab: http://milkalliance.com.ua/brands_ydd.php

“Technological process for the preparation of products of TM “Yagotynske for Children” includes the addition of any preservatives, synthetic barvniks, antibiotics and other high-grade food additives, as well as zucru. Products with refreshments of TM "Yagotynske for children" contain less natural fructose in the quality of subsolojuvach. Upon acceptance to the plant, all syrovina undergo high-level quality control. The leather batch of finished products is also subject to control at the enterprise "

I found an interesting site where there is about each of the curds of this manufacturer
http://yagotynkids.com.ua/ru/product/#pasta

3. Children's cottage cheese "Agusha"

Producer PAT "Vimm-Bill-Dann-Ukraine", Kiev region, Vishnevoe. There is very little information on the composition on the packaging. The manufacturer's website is also missing.
I found the official website of this company on the Internet http://www.wbd.ru/
There is very little information about the Agusha brand here, only a general one http://www.wbd.ru/products/brands/agusha/

There is information about this brand on the website http://agusha.com.ua/

That part of the inscription that is on a blue background is not really readable at all, even with a magnifying glass))) I had to take pictures and enlarge using a computer))) Probably calculated on the fact that all those who eat cottage cheese have 200% vision))
It's funny that this manufacturer offers to heat in a water bath in a boiled dish, and Theme is just in the package. Although the packaging in these products is made of the same material.

Agusha, classic

Warehouse: fermented milk syrup (cow's milk is not fat, fermentation of pure cultures of dairy microorganisms). The number of living dairy organisms (KUO in 1 cm3 of the product) is not less than 1x10 in the 6th degree. Without GMO.
Fat (food) value of 100 g of the product: protein - 8.5 g, fat - 4.5 g, carbohydrates - 3.5 g. Energy value (calorie) per 100 g of the product is 88.5 kcal (370.3 kJ). Trademark "Agusha".
Net weight 50 g. Minus allowance 4.5 g.

Advance: Before the ear of the anniversary of the child 1 before the birth, it is necessary to consult with a pediatrician. Recommendations for living for eating children for 6 months:
Live: Introduce into the meal diet starting with 1-2 teaspoons, progressively increasing the portion until the replacement of one year. Live in the moment after unpacking - do not beat up the leftovers for the upcoming anniversary. After unpacking the product is not taken away.
Wash the savings and lines of attachment: Save at a temperature of 4+/-2 degrees. not more than 14 decibels from the day of preparation. Date of production, end date of delivery „Live until”, batch number of production indicated on the package.
Information for those who care for the phone: 0-800-307-302 (Calls from fixed telephones in the borders of Ukraine without a cost) Virobnik PAT "Wimm-Bill-Dann-Ukraine". Legal addresses and addresses of vaping pains: Ukraine, 08132, Kiev region, Kiev-Svyatoshinsky district, m. Vishnev, vul. Promislova, 7, tel. 044-490-52-81. TU U 15.8-00445937-2011

The inscriptions on the pack of Agushi were the easiest to read, as they are on a white background and the letters are larger. Nothing is written about heating before use)))
Please note that different specifications are indicated on the curds. This is due either to different dates of registration of the product (the year is different in the TU, these are the last numbers), or a different technology. This still needs to be dealt with in more detail, but, unfortunately, there is no information anywhere.

COMPARISON

Let's compare children's cottage cheese from the user's point of view.
The consistency of the compared types of cottage cheese is approximately the same
In the photo from left to right: Tema, Yagotinsky, Agusha



Now closer in the same order

When you open the package, the settled whey is visible from above, therefore, before curdling, the curd must be mixed.

The consistency of cottage cheese is such that it does not spread over the surface of the plate, does not flow from a spoon, therefore it is convenient to feed the child. From left to right: Tema, Agusha Yagotinsky.

A more detailed examination shows that all curds are a uniform paste, without grains and without heterogeneities. In the photo they are almost indistinguishable (in the photo the order is the same)


Now each one individually




With such a superficial similarity, there are differences in taste.

According to the consistency (taste), Yagotinsky and Agusha, as it seemed to me, are more tender.

The theme is not sour at all, sometimes it is slightly bitter (rarely).

Yagotinsky - sourness is felt, like the cottage cheese we are used to, sometimes a little more sometimes less.

Agusha - tastes like Yagotinsky, varies with acidity depending on the batch.

In those probes that were bought by me, we got the following pH picture (this method is not accurate and is not certified for this product, this is an approximate estimate):
Subject - pH around 5

Yagotinsky - pH about 5


Agusha - pH slightly shifted towards 4


In the photo, the differences are not particularly visible, but with a living eye they are noticeable.

If the curd stands for 15-20 minutes, then whey separation is observed.

Serum is separated most of all in Agush, then in Yagotinsky. Serum separation was not observed in the Subject.

In the photo from left to right: Tema, Yagotinsky, Agusha

The above differences, in my opinion, are associated with a different way of producing these curds. It seems to me that Theme is produced in a different way than the other two. Probably everyone knows what cottage cheese tastes like from milk that has boiled. It is absolutely non-acidic and dehydrates well. This cottage cheese is similar to my taste Theme. I got the impression that the milk did not sour, but was precipitated by something (maybe the same calcium chloride, since the manufacturer always mentions the increased calcium content in milk and even gives a number on the package), with the addition of lactic acid cultures at some stage , and then moisture was removed from it, i.e. curd (as described above by ultrafiltration). Agusha and Yagotinsky are most likely made from a substance resembling kefir, which is pre-seeded with special bacteria. Maybe I'm wrong. If there is a technologist on the forum who knows this particular process, please correct me.

PACKAGE

Every mother is engaged in opening these packages almost every day, therefore, if we already compare these curds, we should note the quality and convenience of their packaging.

The theme has a very impractical and awkward packaging. In the store you can often find cottage cheese with longitudinal vertical cracks on the sides of the bags. Moreover, they are not immediately noticeable, in order to detect them, you need to take a good look. But the violation of the integrity of the packaging leads to damage to the product. Isn't that why there are many cases of poisoning with curds?

Previously, Yagotinsky also had packaging identical to Theme. Here it is - one in one repetition.

But the manufacturer replaced it with another one. The new packaging is more convenient and more durable. It is also more convenient, thanks to the streamlined shape, to hold in your hand.

Plastic cup Theme is sealed with a polymer film. In part, this film is very poorly removed from the cup. It is often torn off in strips and has a very small "tail" for gripping with fingers. It is not realistic to open with wet hands, it slips.

Agusha curd is much better packaged. The plastic cup is much denser, its shape is more resistant to mechanical stress. In addition, it has a paper glued label around the perimeter, which additionally strengthens the cup. The cup is sealed with dense metal rather dense foil, which has a convenient “tail” for gripping, can be easily and completely removed. Opening this cottage cheese is a pleasure - once and openly!
Every time I bought cottage cheese, I remembered the non-peeling film on the Tema and gave preference to Agusha). Maybe the manufacturer will think about this moment?

BRIEF COMPARISON OF COTTAGE COTTAGES WITH ADDITIVES

For the sake of interest, let's compare curds with the same additive from different manufacturers. It is not possible to compare all curds with each other, since the additives are not repeated, each manufacturer has their own branded ones, different from others. There is a repetition only for the addition of "Blueberries".
So, let's compare cottage cheese with blueberries Yagotinsky and Tema.
Curds with additives are called "Sirkova Paste".

Opened in the same order

In terms of consistency, Theme is much thicker than Yagotinsky.

Liquid cottage cheese is not very convenient to feed a child, because for me this fact is not in favor of Yagotinsky. But I liked Yagotinsky more to taste, a little sour, like the cottage cheese of their production without additives.

HORRIBLE

I definitely want to mention the legends that go around these children's curds.

Ardent opponents of purchased curds most often argue that these curds contain modified starch. This argument is easy to test at home. Let's see if there is starch in this product at all.

Many people know a qualitative reaction to starch: in the presence of starch, iodine turns blue. Take ordinary pharmacy iodine and dilute it with water until a light yellow solution is obtained. Drop a drop of this solution into each type of cottage cheese (into the hole in the middle of each pile). As you can see, there are no color changes. starch is not observed in the curd.

To make sure we are right, let's drop the same solution on the starch. See the blue dot?


This is the quality response. If you just drop water, then nothing will happen. You see, a drop next to the left

From this experience, we conclude that there is no modified starch in the curd, since there is none at all.

Another horror story - everyone is poisoned by the Theme. It is difficult to argue here, but I think that those who do not get poisoned are much more. We are among them, from infancy. We eat Theme and other curds regularly (and we are already three years old). Those who have been poisoned simply write this on the Internet, and those who have not been poisoned, as a rule, are silent. What should they write? It's all right.

The existing poisonings are most likely not associated with a violation of the technological process at an enterprise that produces cottage cheese, but with a violation of storage conditions during transportation and sale. I already wrote above that cups are often not airtight, the product is warm on store shelves, buyers do not look at the date of manufacture, and sellers do not notice it either)) Be vigilant and everything will be fine.

IF THE CHILD DOESN'T WANT TO EAT COTTAGE COTTAGE

Many children do not want to eat cottage cheese without additives, and it is recommended to drive complementary foods with just this type of cottage cheese. My children were no exception, they categorically refused to eat pure cottage cheese. I went for a trick. Before the introduction of cottage cheese, we already ate fruit purees. So I started adding these purees to the curd. As it turned out, not all purees are suitable for this. Hipp, Gerber and others, when added to cottage cheese, greatly dilute it, it becomes more liquid than kefir, it is not convenient to feed it with such curd. Natural fruits give the same effect. Liquefaction does not give Hame puree, but only where there is no mark "without starch" In the photo, the jar is on the left.

When mixed, a thick, as if whipped mass is obtained, like a soufflé, pleasant to the taste.


Maybe my advice will be useful to someone.

This concludes my story. I think this review will be useful for those who are going to introduce curds into the child's diet.

Update 06/11/2014.

The range of products "Yagotynske for children" was replenished with a new cottage cheese - with a banana. This cottage cheese is recommended for children from 6 months.

There were complaints from users that the Yagotinsky curd began to open poorly, the film was removed in strips, and also that it had become liquid. Made a test purchase to verify this information.

Curds opened easily with no problems.

The density of the product is the same as before.

Bon appetit and thank you for your attention!

What we are researching:

• Children's cottage cheese "Agusha" Pear, from 6 months ("Wim-Bil-Dan", Moscow).
• Children's cottage cheese "Theme" Apple with carrots, from 6 months (Branch dairy plant "Novosibirsk").
• Children's cottage cheese "Krokha", from 6 months (OJSC "Baby Food Plant", Khabarovsk).

Research objectives:

1. Find out how these dairy products are suitable for feeding children up to a year;
2. Check the compliance of the sample with the requirements of the "Technical Regulations for Milk and Dairy Products" (Federal Law No. 88-FZ of 06/12/2008);
3. Determine the physico-chemical parameters of curds;
4. Determine microbiological indicators;
5. Investigate food safety (content of pathogenic microflora, preservatives).

Who does the research:

Physico-chemical studies:

Name of indicator	Research results
Children's cottage cheese "Agusha"
Protein, %			7-17
Fat, %			3,0-15
			No more than 12 (10)
Calcium, mg			120-200
Acidity, 0 T			No more than 150
Pectin, %			According to ND
Starch	Not detected		Not allowed
Children's cottage cheese "Krokha"
Protein, %			7-17
Fat, %			3,0-15
Carbohydrates (including sucrose),%		3.5 (not specified)	No more than 12 (10)
Calcium, mg			120-200
Acidity, 0 T			No more than 150
Pectin, %			According to ND
Starch	Not detected		Not allowed
Children's cottage cheese "Theme"
Protein, %			7-17
Fat, %			3,0-15
Carbohydrates (including sucrose),%			No more than 12 (10)
Calcium, mg			120-200
Acidity, 0 T			No more than 150
Pectin, %			According to ND
Starch	Not detected		Not allowed

As for the mass fraction of proteins, fats, carbohydrates (including sucrose), the manufacturer indicates a slightly underestimated figure on the packaging. Calcium in all samples turned out to be lower than required by the Technical Regulations, however, in the cottage cheese "Krokha" its indicators are the highest. The acidity in all samples is within the limits allowed by the Technical Regulations. Studies have shown that pectin is present in all curds, which is not indicated on the label. All three manufacturers did not introduce starch into their products, which, according to the requirements of the Technical Regulations, is not allowed in baby food.

Microbiological research:

Name of indicator	Research results	Information stated on the label	Requirement of the Technical Regulations
Children's cottage cheese "Agusha"
BGKP (coliforms), CFU/g	Not detected		Not allowed in 0.3 g
S. aureus	Not detected		Not allowed in 1.0 g
Lactic acid microorganisms			Not standardized
E.coli	Not detected		Not allowed in 1.0 g
L.monocytogenes	Not detected		H allowed in 50 g
	Not detected		Not allowed in 50g
Yeast	Not detected		No more than 10
Mold	Not detected		No more than 10
Children's cottage cheese "Krokha"
BGKP (coliforms), CFU/g	Not detected		Not allowed in 0.3 g
S. aureus	Not detected		Not allowed in 1.0 g
Lactic acid microorganisms			Not standardized
E.coli	Not detected		Not allowed in 1.0 g
L.monocytogenes	Not detected		H allowed in 50 g
Pathogenic microorganisms, including salmonella	Not detected		Not allowed in 50g
Yeast	Not detected		No more than 10
Mold	Not detected		No more than 10
Children's cottage cheese "Theme"
BGKP (coliforms)	Not detected		Not allowed in 0.3 g
S. aureus	Not detected		Not allowed in 1.0 g
Lactic acid microorganisms			Not standardized
E.coli	Not detected		Not allowed in 1.0 g
L.monocytogenes	Not detected		H allowed in 50 g
Pathogenic microorganisms, including salmonella	Not detected		Not allowed in 50g
Yeast	Not detected		No more than 10
Mold	Not detected		No more than 10

The studied curds for baby food in terms of microbiological indicators fully comply with the requirements of the Technical Regulations. No pathogenic microflora was found in them. Residual lactic acid microorganisms are also present in all samples, the absence of which in cottage cheese is quite acceptable and is not standardized by federal law.

Research on the content of preservatives:

Name of indicator	Research results	Information stated on the label	Requirement of the Technical Regulations
Children's cottage cheese "Agusha"
	Not detected		Not allowed
Children's cottage cheese "Krokha"
The content of the preservative BKN (sodium benzoate)	Not detected		Not allowed
Children's cottage cheese "Theme"
The content of the preservative BKN (sodium benzoate)	Not detected		Not allowed

As a result of the research, no preservative substances were found in any product.

Conclusion:

Children's curds of all three brands ("Krokha", "Agusha" and "Theme") are completely suitable for baby food. The composition does not contain prohibited additives or any foreign components. The data of such indicators as proteins, fats, carbohydrates may differ from those declared by the manufacturer, due to the fact that an average sample is taken for verification in the laboratory of the manufacturer. However, all indicators are within acceptable limits and their slight changes do not affect the quality and safety of these dairy products. Thus, all three samples in all respects fully comply with the requirements of the “Technical Regulations for Milk and Dairy Products” (Federal Law No. 88-FZ of June 12, 2008).

Dairy products are essential in a child's diet, and the more varied they are, the better. We have already talked about children's kefir and yogurt, now you need to pay attention to children's cottage cheese to learn about its benefits, composition and selection rules.

Dairy products are essential in a child's diet, and the more varied they are, the better. We have already talked about children's kefir and yogurt, now you need to pay attention to children's cottage cheese. learn about its benefits, composition and selection rules.

The benefits of cottage cheese in baby food:

• This product is rich in potassium and sodium salts, vitamins B12, B2, folic acid, vitamins B6 and PP are present in significant amounts.
• Contains the protein necessary for the full growth of body tissues.
• Lactic acid bacteria found in cottage cheese convert milk lactose into lactic acid, which increases the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are the basis for the structure of bone tissue and teeth.
• Protects against atherosclerosis, strengthens bones and the nervous system.
• It contains antibacterial substances that help normalize the beneficial intestinal microflora.
• It contains milk protein concentrate, which has a high biological value, and milk fat, which is also beneficial for a growing organism.
• Among the key properties of cottage cheese for a child is low acidity, due to this property this product does not cause irritation of the intestinal mucosa.
• It is easier to digest than kefir or yogurt.

How and when to introduce cottage cheese into a child's diet
It is believed that children's cottage cheese should be introduced into the baby's diet from the age of 6-8 months (some pediatricians recommend the introduction of cottage cheese from 5 months, but it is better to consult your doctor), starting with 1 teaspoon (for the first time, give the child no more than half a teaspoon of cottage cheese, carefully observe the reaction: are there any rashes, is there an upset, does the tummy hurt). Then the portion can and should be increased - the established norm for children over the age of a year is 40 grams of children's cottage cheese.
It is important that cottage cheese is used without the content of dyes, flavors, fillers, additives.

Composition of baby cottage cheese
All specialized baby food products are subject to particularly strict requirements. Therefore, children's cottage cheese is made exclusively from fermented milk products that have undergone heat treatment after fermentation. This product, as a rule, is based on whole (natural milk), the components of which have not undergone any changes, its natural fat content is preserved and is at least 2.8%) or normalized (subjected to bringing the basic properties to standard) milk.

Please note that children's curds often contain nutritional supplements or fruit and berry, fruit fillers. On the one hand, this makes the products taste more attractive, on the other hand, doctors are against food and flavor additives in the curd that the baby consumes. The ideal children's cottage cheese is pure cottage cheese without unnecessary ingredients.

Attention!
If you opened the package, but the child did not finish it, this product should no longer be given to the child.

Children's cottage cheese. Selection rules:

• The product should be called "children's cottage cheese" or "cottage cheese" and nothing else.
• The packaging should contain advisory information indicating the age at which this product can be consumed.
• Be sure to check the expiration dates and the date of manufacture of baby cottage cheese. If you buy cottage cheese that does not contain additives and preservatives, its shelf life is no more than 2 days at a temperature not higher than +8 degrees.
• When buying baby cottage cheese, pay attention to its fat content. Usually it varies from 3.8 to 10%. Which is better to give the baby, decide together with the pediatrician. If your child is very mobile and at the same time not overweight, a fatter cottage cheese is suitable for him. If the child is prone to obesity, inactive or diabetic, you should choose cottage cheese with less fat content. Oh, and if your little one has been sick recently, also opt for low-fat cottage cheese.
• If a child lags behind in height and body weight or has a poor appetite, try to choose fruit curd products (not earlier than from 1 year old), or supplement pure cottage cheese with fruit puree yourself.
• If a child is diagnosed with kidney disease, he should not buy cottage cheese, because. the high content of protein in it gives a strong load on the excretory systems.

Do-it-yourself children's cottage cheese. Recipes for children's cottage cheese

There are several ways to prepare cottage cheese for a child:
1. Pour the purchased baby yogurt into an enameled container and heat in a water bath to about 70-90 ° C. When a thick mixture forms, put it on a sieve and rub it.
2. Pre-freeze baby yogurt, then put in a colander and let it thaw. When the whey drains, you get a tender curd.
3. Pour milk into a saucepan, put on fire and bring to a boil. When the milk begins to rise, remove it from the heat and add lemon juice to it (one tablespoon of lemon juice per 600 ml of milk), mix quickly. Cool the mixture and strain through a sieve. This cottage cheese is recommended to be given to children from the age of one.

Do-it-yourself cottage cheese is best given to older children, from about 3 years old. Until this age, specialized children's cottage cheese will be optimal, meeting strict quality standards that are difficult to meet at home.

The healing properties of dairy products have been known for a long time. They contain calcium, help strengthen bones, promote hair growth. A variety of such products can be seen on the shelves of many stores. Now it is produced not only for adults, but also for children. Cottage cheese "Agusha" is one of the most famous, created especially for kids. We will talk about its useful properties, composition and benefits in our article.

The benefits of cottage cheese

All-round development is very important for a small child. The complex of vitamins contained in dairy products is necessary for the proper growth of the baby. The first complementary foods that parents introduce into the baby's diet should be safe and, of course, useful.

Already from six months it is allowed to give Agusha baby cottage cheese for testing. Why does the child need it? The answer is simple. The value of mother's milk (or formula, if the child is bottle-fed) is no longer enough by this age. You need to gradually get used to adult food. Therefore, cottage cheese in this regard is the best solution. It is a fermented milk product, therefore it is extremely important for the good functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. You will avoid problems such as constipation or diarrhea in your baby.

Cottage cheese not only strengthens the entire skeletal system, it also helps the child's skeleton to develop properly and grow harmoniously.

In addition, this product has a good effect on the work of the heart. In order for all these beneficial properties to work, Agusha cottage cheese must be consumed regularly. It must be introduced gradually, starting with a minimum amount. By the age of one, you will have taught your baby to hold a spoon. Then he will independently and with great pleasure gobble up this yummy.

Famous brand

Under the brand "Agusha" hides the real famous manufacturer "Wimm-Bill-Dann". The company was founded in 1992. She has at her disposal not only the brand we are describing, but also many others that are well-known: “House in the Village”, “Merry Milkman”.

Undoubtedly, all of them are a huge success in the sales market. Each product has proven itself on the positive side, as it is in great demand today.

By purchasing cottage cheese "Agusha", reviews of which are quite good, you can not be afraid for the quality. After all, it is not for nothing that they say that when there is demand, then there will be supply.

Range

The variety of this product is very large. Yogurts specially designed for children, curds, milk, and kefir are produced. The most pleasant surprise for young mothers is the presence of a ready-made liquid mixture. You can go for a walk with the baby for a long period and not be afraid that he will be hungry. Just pour the contents of the small package into the bottle.

The probiotics included in these products protect the baby's immune system, help to avoid numerous diseases, especially during an exacerbation.

Has a good reputation among mothers cottage cheese "Agusha". Photos of happy children are proof of this. When the child grows up, he will love drinking yoghurts with various fruit additives.

Advantages

The entire range of products from this manufacturer has a low acidity compared to adult dairy products. The positive side is the availability of cottage cheese on store shelves. In almost every networker you can find the most diverse products of this company.

Most importantly, check the expiration date. Expired products on the shelves do not always indicate that they want to deceive you. The health of children is usually no joke. But sometimes the seller may have too much work, and he simply does not have time to track all the deadlines on the products. Therefore, you need to carefully approach this issue, showing responsibility.

It is noteworthy that the goods of this manufacturer are dismantled long before the expiration date. This delicious dairy product is enjoyed not only by children, but also by adults. After all, it is believed that children's products undergo stricter sanitary control, and therefore are of better quality.

Agusha cottage cheese is made only from natural ingredients. Selected cow's milk and cream go to the production of products for babies. If you use them systematically, they help to remove nitrates and various toxins from the body.

With a soft texture, the curd is easily digested in the child's body. It does not need to be chewed. It is enough just to put it on the tongue, and the child will swallow it without much difficulty.

Cottage cheese "Agusha": composition

What is this product enriched with and why do children love it so much? You can read on the label that it does not contain any preservatives. Only normalized (that is, specially adapted) milk and sourdough.

Now it is worth talking about the substances that it contains. Well, naturally, cottage cheese is a source of protein. It helps to grow fragile muscles of the baby. In addition, it contains calcium and phosphorus necessary for bone growth. It also helps healthy hair grow and teeth develop properly.

Thanks to the cooking technology, all the beneficial properties of children's cottage cheese are preserved. Fermented milk products intended for adults contain casein. This is a substance that is difficult for children to digest. In products under the brand name "Agusha" this substance is absent due to the special method of filtering the product.

There are no dyes and GMOs in it either. Children's cottage cheese "Agusha", the composition of which is very sparing and healthy for the child, is very fond of many parents. As a rule, they share their opinion with other moms and dads, characterizing this product positively. And so the list of consumers who choose this cottage cheese, which is important for the baby, is replenished.

Tastes

It is worth starting complementary foods with the simplest, without additives product. "Agusha" classic cottage cheese has in its assortment.

It has 4.5% fat, which is optimal for a child. When the baby gets older, treat him to less fat and berries. For example, a pear in its composition will help the baby go to the toilet more easily. But blueberries are great for helping eyesight. The combination of apple and banana will enrich the child's body with iron.

Sugar is already added to such goodies. Be careful if your baby has an allergic reaction. Sometimes the body system reacts this way to an unfamiliar product.

The calorie content of this product is quite high - 100 kcal per hundred grams of cottage cheese. This indicates that your child will be full for a long time.

To give or not?

Every mother faces this issue. But sooner or later the time will come to introduce the child to adult food. The manufacturer claims that Agusha cottage cheese can be consumed from six months. This is the optimal age, you should not rush.

Start feeding your baby with half a teaspoon, adding gradually and observing the reaction. Watch out if your baby is vomiting. Perhaps this product is not suitable for you, or the storage standards in the store were not very well observed.

As mentioned above, do not rush to pamper your baby with fruit curds right away. Of course, he will like them more than the classic one, but it's not worth the risk. If before that he did not try anything other than mother's milk or formula, then the reaction may be unpredictable. Be sure to heat the product under running warm water to a temperature of 38-40 degrees. This contributes to better absorption.

Do not reuse the leftover cottage cheese when the baby has not finished the jar. After all, it can be kept open in the refrigerator for no more than twelve hours. Otherwise, poisoning with toxins is inevitable.

Conclusion

Now you all know about this product. When the time comes, it’s up to you to decide whether to use purchased curds or cook your own. As practice shows, many still start with store-bought ones, since they balance all the useful substances and vitamins.

Bon appetit to your baby! We hope he will not be disappointed in the new food.

Calcium found in dairy products is very important for the formation of healthy bone tissue in the baby. Young children enjoy curd products with fruits and berries. In this material, we will consider the composition, assortment and reviews of the Frutonyan curd.

All Frutonyan products are manufactured in the city of Lipetsk at the Progress plant. The concern uses the most modern technologies for the manufacture of its products. At each level, raw materials undergo rigorous quality control. Consumers appreciate the products of this brand for the natural fruit flavors that were not lost during the processing and preparation of baby food. Not only children, but also adults can boast of love for Frutonyan's children's curds.

The assortment of cottage cheese products is represented by 6 products with a fat content of 4.2% and 5%.

• Classic cottage cheese Frutonyanya. Curd mass without filler helps to strengthen bone tissue and saturate the child's body with calcium.
• Biocurd with apple. It is believed that to protect against bacteria and viruses, a child should eat one apple a day.
• Curd with pear. The natural antibiotic found in the pear fights pathogens. Even after heat treatment, the pear can retain its beneficial properties.
• Biocurd with blueberries. The berry has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the intestines, increases hemoglobin, improves brain processes.
• Biocurd with raspberries. Raspberries increase the efficiency of the heart and brain, increase the resistance of the child's body to colds.
• Frutonyanya cottage cheese with apple and banana. Potassium and magnesium, which are part of such a dessert, normalize the work of the heart and muscle tissue.

The composition of cottage cheese Frutonyanya

The composition of such a dairy product contains useful ingredients.

• Fruity, berry. Milk made from dry concentrate, berry or fruit puree. Pectin is used as a thickener. Unfortunately, manufacturers add sugar to their dishes. Bifidobacteria and lactic acid starter are included in baby food to improve the functioning of the digestive system.
• Classical. It contains normalized milk, lactic acid microorganisms in the form of starter culture, probiotic culture. Passes in the course of processing ultrafiltration. Thanks to calcium and phosphorus, contained in large quantities in this baby food, the child's teeth and bone tissue are properly formed.

By the way, we recently Frutonyanya were in 4th place

How to give cottage cheese Frutonyanya

The introduction of this product will not cause difficulties for the parents of the baby.

• It is better to start acquaintance with Frutonyan's children's cottage cheese after the baby eats with pleasure, but not earlier than six months. However, if manifestations were observed in the peanut, a pediatrician's consultation is necessary before the introduction of the curd.
• A six-month-old baby can eat from 10 to 30 grams of cottage cheese dessert per day. After he is 7-8 months old, the rate can be increased to 40 grams. And by the age of one, a baby can consume about 50 grams per day.
• The product is ready to use and does not require additional processing. It is only necessary to put the FrutoNyanya curd on a sterilized baby plate and warm to room temperature. It is not recommended to reuse the contents of the opened package of cottage cheese, because the shelf life of Frutonyanya cottage cheese is short.

What to cook from FrutoNyanya biocurds

A good housewife does not lose such a valuable product as cottage cheese. From its leftovers, you can cook delicacies for the whole family.

• Fritters. To the traditional recipe of half a liter of milk, eggs, soda, sugar and flour, you can add 2-3 jars of Frutonyan curd. Fry in vegetable oil, serve with sour cream.
• Creative cookies. To 2 cups of flour, add 1 pack of margarine, 2 packs of Frutonyan biocurd and half a teaspoon of slaked soda. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Roll out a layer 1-2 cm thick and cut out two types of circles from it: one is larger, the other is smaller. Dip the little ones in the beaten egg and sprinkle generously with sugar. We put it on a large circle, press it down and send it to the oven.
• Pie. 3 packs of Frutonyan cottage cheese, one egg, half a pack of margarine, grated with half a glass of sugar, mix into a tight homogeneous mass, add 3 glasses of flour, vanillin and baking powder. Fold the dough into a mold, grease the top with marmalade or jam. Bake until done.

Reviews about cottage cheese Frutonyanya

The quality of biocurds pleases small consumers, as well as their parents. Therefore, this product has earned a large number of positive customer reviews.

• I constantly take products of the same trusted brands. Not finding the usual dairy products in Detsky Mir, I decided to try Frutonyanya cottage cheese, I once saw an advertisement. The price of such baby food is 35 rubles per 100 grams. A pleasant discovery was the presence of fruit puree and beneficial bifidobacteria in the composition of cottage cheese. The taste of apple and banana is felt on the tongue. Pleasant cottage cheese with a delicate texture and a sufficient amount of sugar.
• Frutonyan's biocurd made an even greater impression than similar products from other children's brands (,). The texture is thicker, the taste is sweet with a bright aftertaste of fruits and berries. The attention of my daughter to this cottage cheese was attracted by its bright packaging. Such yummy costs about 40 rubles, the same as other domestic curds, but there are more masses in Frutonyan. My daughter eats with pleasure, constantly asks for supplements.
• Delicious appetizing product! If my daughter has not finished this delicacy, I myself eat it with pleasure. All components of the dessert are natural. We often change preferences: today with pear puree, tomorrow with blueberries. We like everything: the price and quality of the cottage cheese are completely satisfied. Cottage cheese is useful, but children do not always like its sour taste. And Frutonyanya combined healthy and tasty thanks to apple and pear puree in the composition of cottage cheese.

The Frutonyanya concern takes care of its customers by creating products with the perfect balance of vitamins, fats and beneficial trace elements. Modern parents do not need to prepare dairy desserts on their own, because there is Frutonyanya curd.