Children’s Nutrition

One of the greatest satisfactions for any mother is preparing a meal that is both delicious and nutritious for her little one. From the earliest stages of dietary diversification (around 7–8 months), cheese becomes one of the most important food categories and also one of the most appreciated by children.

Bulgărași de brânză cu smântână offers excellent nutritional benefits and great versatility in creating tasty and appealing meals for kids.

Made from 100% natural ingredients, Covalact de Țară’s Cottage Cheese is a fine mix of fresh small balls cottage cheese and sweet, unfermented cream — a product that combines great taste with health benefits.

Let’s begin with the most important part: Why is Cottage Cheese an ideal food from a nutritional perspective?
First, thanks to its high protein content (over 10g of protein per 100g), it is a rich source of energy and a key element in a diet. With only 96 kcal per 100g, it also supports a balanced energy intake.

This is also a natural source of vitamin B12, just like other dairy products, meat and fish. It can provide a significant portion of the daily recommended intake of this essential vitamin, which plays a key role in the development of the nervous system and anemia prevention.

In addition to their nutritional value, Covalact de Țară’s Cottage Cheese is very tasty and has a milder, less sour flavor compared to similar products — making it a favorite even among picky eaters.

Here are a few tasty and creative ideas for using this product in kids’ meals:

• Easy to pack and serve, it is an excellent snack. Mixed with fruit purees such as strawberries, peaches, apples or bananas, it becomes an irresistible treat.
• For a perfect dessert, try adding a drizzle of honey or agave syrup.
• Blend it with fruit for a smooth, fine texture that’s easy for babies to accept.
• For a nutritious soup, mix the cheese with the juice of a large carrot, blend, gently warm the mixture and season lightly.
• At breakfast, serve it with a soft-boiled egg, slices of tomato or bell pepper and a slice of wholegrain bread — a hearty and healthy way to start the day.
• For a sweeter breakfast version, mix the cheese with wholegrain cereal and chopped dried fruits like raisins, cranberries or apricots, then sprinkle with cinnamon.
• At lunch or dinner, combine it with cooked pasta and a bit of grated cheese to make a creamy baked pudding.
• It also works great in savory or sweet crepe recipes.
• Blend it with roasted red pepper to make a creamy spread that goes perfectly with breadsticks — great as a snack or appetizer.
• For an interesting and delicious mash, mix it with baked sweet potatoes and a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.

In conclusion: With so many nutritional benefits and recipe ideas, Covalact de Țară’s Cottage Cheese is a convenient and wholesome choice for parents looking to diversify and enrich their children’s meals.

Bon appétit and happy cooking!