Healthy Why Icelandic skyr is the most popular sports quark

Skyr is especially popular with athletes
Skyr is the name of a "new" quark that combines a slightly sour taste with a creamy texture. He comes from Iceland and provides variety in low-fat dairy products. The specialty appeals above all to sporty and health-conscious humans, since it contains much protein, but hardly fat and calories.

Meanwhile, the Magerquark alternative is also in Germany on the market. The products are made according to Icelandic tradition, but the milk comes from local cows. With only 25,000 animals, Icelandic dairies could not meet the demand. By comparison, more than 4 million dairy cows are kept in Germany. For the production, skimmed milk is mixed with special bacterial cultures and maybe some rennet. The amount of milk is four times greater than for yoghurt, for example. When the excess whey is separated, a proteinaceous break remains. He is pitched and cut.

Why athletes love Skyr as "SuperQuark". Image: ji_images-fotolia

According to a legend, the Vikings brought Skyr to Iceland in the 9th century. They made the quark to make milk more durable for the winter. It contains virtually no fat (at most 0.5 percent), but should be compared to the fairly dry lean quark pleasantly loose and creamy. Not only the protein content (11%), but also the calcium content is worth mentioning at 150 milligrams per 100 grams. It is 40 percent higher than ordinary lean quark. In addition, 100 grams of skyr contain only about 60 kilocalories.

Traditionally Skyr is pure and eaten with blueberries. It also tastes great with other fresh fruits, cereals, sauces and dips. If you add some milk, you can also mix smoothies and pancakes with the traditional Icelandic product. Then it's up to you to decide for yourself if the hype about the Quark from the island is justified. Heike Kreutz, bzfe