What is the recommended age for consuming Agusha's quark cheese?

According to the packaging, the product is suitable for children aged 6 months and above.

What is the shelf life of Agusha's quark cheese?

Unfortunately, I didn't find any information on the shelf life of this product. It's always best to check the packaging or contact the manufacturer for more information.

Can I return Agusha's quark cheese if I'm not satisfied?

I didn't have the opportunity to try the return process, but it's always best to check the brand's return policy before making a purchase.

Is Agusha's quark cheese suitable for children with dairy allergies?

I'm not sure, but it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional or the manufacturer before introducing any new food products to a child's diet.

Can I purchase Agusha's quark cheese online?

Yes, I was able to find the product for sale at Children's World.

What is the price point of Agusha's quark cheese?

According to the packaging, the product costs 16.90 RUB for a 50g size.

Is Agusha's quark cheese made with high-quality ingredients?

Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the quality of the product. Maybe you'll have a different experience?

Agusha Quark Cheese Review: A Disappointing Experience

Hello there!

I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but my little one is already a year old, and we're just starting to introduce dairy products into his diet. Why the delay? Well, I've been blindly trusting Agusha's quality, specifically when it comes to their Classic Agusha Yogurt.

THE BASICS.

Brand: Agusha

Series: First Spoonful

Country: Russia

Volume: 50g (also available in 100g)

Age restrictions: 6 months+

Price: 16.90 RUB/50g at Children's World

OUTSIDE APPEARANCE.

The yogurt comes in a white plastic cup.

Agusha Classic YogurtThe top is sealed with a tight layer of foil, which has all the necessary information printed on it.

Agusha Classic YogurtIt's easy to open, but you're supposed to consume it in one go, so the cup doesn't seal again.

INGREDIENTS.

The ingredient list initially raised some concerns for me - it's quite long for a regular yogurt. The presence of concentrated lemon juice particularly stood out.

Tartaric acid, milk protein concentrate, water, oligofructose, acacia gum, wheat fiber, concentrated lemon juice, calcium phosphate, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

I was even more puzzled later on.

I've been looking at the ingredient list on the tubs I bought in August and July (wish I had a photo to show you). Now, the ingredient list is only available on the Detki Mir website.

When I checked the tubs I purchased in September, the ingredient list had been drastically reduced. It now contains just three words.

Milk, normalized, starter culture.

The fat content of the yogurt is 4.5%, which I think is great.

Agusha Classic YogurtOPENING THE PACKAGING - EXTERIOR LOOK, TASTE, AND SMELL.

Texture. After removing the foil, the yogurt's appearance doesn't exactly inspire confidence. The texture is neither uniform nor grainy. To me, the yogurt looked like an open container of sour cream that's been left in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Agusha Classic YogurtThe yogurt has separated, with a large amount of liquid (whey) on top. At first, I was worried that it had gone bad, so I opened another container, but it was the same. It seems that this is the normal consistency for this type of yogurt. <\/a> Agusha Classic Cottage Cheese\<\/div>When I started mixing it, the cottage cheese looked like this.

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PREPARATION FOR USE.<\/em><\/p>I store the cottage cheese in the fridge.

I always taste it before giving it to my kid, just in case the product has gone bad due to improper storage. I also check the foil and the container for any signs of tampering. The container shouldn't be puffed up.

I mix the contents of the cup thoroughly and then transfer it to a bowl.

I heat it up my way. I place the bowl with the curd in a deep plate with hot water (around 40-50°C) for about 5 minutes, and the curd reaches the desired temperature.

Agusha Classic Curd

USAGE. RESULT.

Unfortunately, we didn't quite get the hang of using the curd. And that was four times.

Attempt N1.

My son had already gotten 8 teeth by the time he was 8 months old, and he was also quite tall. I wanted to make sure he was getting enough calcium, so I first introduced the curd to him when he was 8 months and a few days old. I followed this schedule:

Day 1 - 0.5 tsp;

Day 2 - 1 tsp;

Day 3 - 2 tsp.

But it was the 2 tsp that didn't quite go down well with my son. We ended up with severe gas, stomach pain, a crying baby during the day, and a poor sleeper at night. A few days after I took the curd out of his diet, his tummy issues settled down.

Attempt N2.

I told the pediatrician about my son's reaction to the curd, and she suggested I wait for 2 weeks and try again. So I did, and this time my son was almost 9 months old.

But nothing changed. On the third day of introducing the curd, my son's stomach started to hurt, and he got bloated. His tummy was like a drum.

I took the curd out of his diet again and decided to wait for a few more weeks.

Attempt N3.

Two weeks after my second attempt, I decided not to introduce cottage cheese. We were planning a long trip and I didn't want my son to have a weakened immune system if the stomach pains started again.

So, I tried introducing cottage cheese for the third time at 10 months. Unfortunately, the result was the same as the first two times.

I started thinking that my son might be lactose intolerant or lacking some enzymes. I consulted a gastroenterologist. The doctor told me to try a bit later. I asked if I could try introducing kefir first, but the response was that we should start with cottage cheese first.

Attempt N4.

I waited until my son was 11 months old and bought cottage cheese Agusha again. I was really hoping that this time, the stomach pains wouldn't come back, since my son was already old enough. All our friends were already eating dairy products. But we weren't.

However, the result didn't take long to show up, and on the third day of introducing cottage cheese into our son's diet, he started having stomach pains and bad gas. With each passing burp, my son would cry.

Cottage cheese Agusha has been a consistent disappointment for us, whether it's at 8 months or 11 months.

No more attempts to feed my son Cottage Cheese Agusha!

I decided that I wouldn't buy Cottage Cheese Agusha anymore. I waited for about two weeks for my son's stomach to settle down and then bought Biolact Thoma (sugar-free). I thought that if Thoma also caused stomach pains, we would take our son to a paid gastroenterologist and run all the necessary tests for lactose intolerance and enzyme deficiency.

I was over the moon when my son started eating Teymu every day and his tummy issues disappeared. It's been 14 days now, and he's already devouring a 200g pack in one go without any tummy troubles. So, it's clear that the issue wasn't his tummy, but the Agusha curd itself.

That's why I'll be buying other dairy products from the Teymu brand too.

What to do with the leftover Agusha curd that my child won't eat.

Since my child's tummy started acting up almost immediately, and I'd buy 5-8 cups each time, I had to figure out what to do with the leftover curd. Here are my options:

1. I'd use it to make a fresh veggie salad. The curd worked perfectly as a substitute for sour cream.

2. I'd mix it with jam and enjoy it with my morning coffee.

3. I'd make a fruit salad.

Although I won't be buying it for myself, I don't think it's right to waste the leftover curd.

THE VERDICT.

Agusha curd didn't work out for my son. I think they overdid it with the ingredients in the composition. For little ones, the simpler the better. Apparently, the manufacturer agreed and changed the composition on the packaging (listing only milk and starter instead of the full list). I've mentioned this earlier, so I won't repeat myself. To sum it up, I'll highlight the pros and cons.

- Convenient packaging (50g and 100g);

- Reasonable price;

- My child doesn't refuse to eat it;

- If my child doesn't finish it, I can have it myself.

- The strange composition that the manufacturer decided to hide and change on the packaging;

- My child's tummy was upset, and gas production increased;

- Honestly, it tastes more like sour cream than cottage cheese;

- There's a ton of whey on the surface;

- It's super acidic.

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