How can I figure out fat content in quark cheese?
The store next to my house offers a brand of solid quark.
It's really good and tasty, and it says on their website that it's made of whole milk and it's not being stirred during production, so that it remains solid and keeps layered texture.
However its fat content is listed as 4% to 20% on the label. Apparently they don't want to bother with measuring the exact fat content and labeling each batch separately.
My question is: is there an easy way to measure fat content in quark?
By "easy" I mean something I could do at home using readily available equipment and/or chemicals, within like 5 or 10 minutes, and not ruin the whole package of quark in the process.
Best Answer
Do you have access to similar but more precisely labelled brands? I'm thinking you could use them to calibrate a measurement based on density - weigh a precisely measured volume of a couple of brands with a known fat content and interpolate.
It won't be perfect because the composition of the remaining water/protein mix won't be perfectly consistent.
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What is the fat content of quark?
But, unlike dairy products \u2013 such as yogurts, which are high in calories, fat and saturates \u2013 quark contains less than 1% fat and just 74 calories per 100g. It's also high in protein and vitamin B6, and contains calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins B2 and B12.\u201dIs quark fat free?
It's usually smooth, silky and thick in consistency. Plain quark is high in protein, which makes it filling, yet it's also typically fat-free. It's a source of calcium, has no added salt or sugar, and is a Free Food \u2013 it's hardly surprising that Slimming World members love it so much!Does quark contain saturated fat?
0 g fat. 0 g saturated fat. 6 g of carbs. 0 g of dietary fiber.What is low fat quark?
Basic quark contains about 0.2% fat; this basic quark or skimmed quark (Magerquark) must under German law have less than 10% fat by dry mass. Quark with higher fat content is made by adding cream after cooling. It has a smooth and creamy texture, and is slightly sweet (unlike sour cream).What Is Quark and Is It Healthy?
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