As a last resort, or is it possible to freeze Hochland curd cheese?
The Hochland company produces semi-hard, processed and curd cheeses. The last one is one of the most popular.
It is produced in several varieties - there is a main line, and cheese for cooking.
If there is an excess of product available, there is a temptation to freeze it for future use. We'll tell you how to freeze Hochland curd cheese in this article.
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Is freezing recommended?
Hochland provides all product information on the packaging. Including that freezing is not recommended.
Almette and Hochland for the Russian market have been produced in Russia since 2012.
Cremette Hochland
Cremette is a cheese with a natural creamy taste and soft consistency.
The product is widely used in cooking in the production of rolls and for preparing snacks., desserts, salads, etc. Before opening the package, the shelf life of the product is 4 months.
If Hochland is not planned to be used during this time, then, as a last resort, freezing is possible. The disadvantage of this storage method is a change in the taste and consistency of the product, which is why it can only be used after defrosting as part of baked dishes.
When using Cremette in the oven for cooking, it is not advisable to heat it above 170°C so that it does not lose the stability of its structure. Read about freezing Kremette Hochland cheese here, about product storage - Here.
Almette
Almette is a delicate cheese made from natural milk with the addition of cream.. It is recommended to consume it fresh, as it is in this case that it will reveal all the beauty of its aroma and taste. In addition, Hochland can be used as one of the ingredients in the preparation of complex dishes - desserts, sauces, etc.
Creamy
Creamy semi-hard cheese prepared using natural ripening technology is also not intended for freezing. When placed in the freezer, its consistency will change - it will become drier and become brittle.
Like previous types of cheese product, it should not be exposed to low temperatures unless absolutely necessary. Once thawed, frozen Hochland can only be used to sprinkle on dishes that go into the oven, etc.
Effect of freezing on product quality
For almost any type of cheese, freezing is not without consequences. This is less noticeable for hard varieties, and more for soft ones, especially curd ones.
Sub-zero temperatures affect the product, changing its consistency. The water in the cheese crystallizes.
After thawing, such products become drier and may even crumble. Moisture that thaws may be released as whey. The taste and aroma also changes.
You can try to partially restore the consistency of the cream cheese by stirring. This will improve the situation a little, but will not solve the problem completely.Therefore, after defrosting, Hochland is used mainly in dishes that are prepared according to technology in the oven or on the stove.
How to freeze?
For freezing, you can only use fresh, high-quality product that has not expired.
Hochland Freezing Procedure:
- spread the curd cheese into clean, dry containers in an even layer so that it does not form a void;
- cover the container with a lid;
- sign the name of the product and the date of freezing on the label and attach it to the container;
- If possible, set the “accelerated freezing” mode for quick freezing.
An alternative is to use the original freezer packaging. But if the packaging is initially too large, it is advisable to open it and divide it into parts, which can then be frozen separately.
If the volume of cheese stock is significant, It is recommended to prepare several small containers rather than one large one. This will allow you to defrost exactly as much product as you need at one time each time you need cheese for cooking. It is recommended to use frozen Hochland within 4 months.
Curd cheese cannot be frozen and thawed multiple times.
9 useful tips
When planning to freeze cream cheese The following recommendations may be helpful:
It is not advisable to specifically buy Hochland cheese for future use, especially for the purpose of freezing.- Different types of cheese must be packaged separately.
- The packaging must be sealed.
- The temperature in the freezer should be stable.
- It is not recommended to keep frozen cheese in the freezer for months - it is better to use it quickly.
- After defrosting, the cheese must be used within the next few days; it will no longer be able to remain for a long time.
- Curd cheese with flavoring additives (with herbs, mushrooms, ham) cannot be frozen.
- Even when freezing cheese in its original packaging, you should attach a label indicating the date the product was placed in the freezer.
- You can freeze not only Hochland, but also some dishes containing it.
When purchasing a product, it is important to check its expiration date.
Conclusion
Hochland is a popular curd cheese that is produced in many countries, including Russia. The high quality of the product, pleasant taste and aroma make it possible to introduce Hochland into many dishes and use it fresh.
Once frozen, it can be used in cooking, but with some restrictions, which you should know about in advance.
