Lambert is a wonderful cheese with a traditional taste. Produced from selected milk from the Altai region, with a fat content of 55%. The cheese has a pleasant light yellow color and contains evenly spaced holes throughout the mass.

The taste of Lambert cheese is very delicate, creamy, moderately salty. The consistency of the cheese is not very dense, but at the same time not soft.

The Lambert cheese recipe was developed by European cheese makers, based on time-tested recipes of Altai cheese makers. Modern Lambert cheese is produced in automated production conditions under the constant supervision of specialists.

There are three varieties in the Lambert cheese line:

Lambert "Classic" 50% fat

Lambert "Creamy" 55% fat

Lambert "Tilsiter" 45% fat.

Lambert cheese is perfect both as an independent dish and as a component of many recipes. Melted Lambert on pizza, and as a crust for baked potatoes, it's just a magical taste sensation.

I have been buying this cheese from Wimm-Bill-Dann for several years now. Lambert is sold by the head weighing 1 kg, or packaged in strips in vacuum packaging. Of the three types of cheese, my family loves Lambert “Classic” the most. Cream cheese seems too fatty, and Tilsiter is not an acquired taste.

Cheese, of course, contains various preservatives, dyes, and many other not entirely healthy chemical additives. Such is our life that everything that is tasty is not entirely safe. I believe that if you use this or that product in moderation, there will be no harm.

When guests arrive, the Lambert cheese slices fly away instantly. The cheese is especially good when slicing, it does not crumble, the pieces are even and neat.

Attention all vegetarians! Lambert cheese contains rennet - an absolutely non-vegetarian product. Be careful if product ethics is a top priority for you.

I completely trust Wimm-Bill-Dann and gladly buy their products, including Lambert cheese. I have never encountered a product of poor quality. The cheese is always tasty, fresh and aromatic. My little son eats classic Lambert cheese with great pleasure. Sometimes, to improve his appetite, I grate cheese on his potatoes, pasta, and even dumplings. My dog ​​regularly gets small pieces of cheese as a reward and she absolutely loves the taste!

Although I sometimes experiment with other cheeses, I always return to my favorite Lambert cheese!

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One of the most popular and sought after products is cheese. It can be eaten separately or as part of other dishes. Naturally, different types of cheese differ from each other. They have different fat content, calorie content, and taste. All these properties of the product, of course, depend on the technology and features of the manufacturing process.

Cheese "Lambert": manufacturer and product characteristics

This product began to be produced in the early 2000s at one of the enterprises in the Altai Territory. In the area where cheese is produced, many succulent herbs grow. They are eaten by cows, whose milk is used to make products.

Therefore, Lambert cheese, according to customer reviews, has an exquisite creamy taste and soft consistency. The product is produced in the shape of a circle, in plastic packaging.

As a rule, it is not cut into pieces, since in this case the cheese can quickly lose its characteristic taste and even spoil. The exception is slices packed in a box and covered with film. This way of releasing the product makes it a good option for the holiday table. The cheese is also attractive because it has a delicate and pleasant creamy aroma. If you cut it, you can see many small holes on the surface. The product has a light yellow tint. Lambert cheese is produced by Wimm-Bill-Dann. It also produces other products: juices, mineral waters, yoghurts and so on.

Composition and price

The product, which is sold in stores, is pre-divided into portions of 1 kg 150 g each. Lambert cheese has a calorie content of three hundred seventy-seven kilocalories per hundred grams.

Many buyers are interested in the question of what components are used in the manufacture of this product. After all, it is important for consumers to make sure that natural ingredients are used in the production of goods. This largely determines whether the product is beneficial to the body or, conversely, harmful. If it contains a large number of aromatic additives, preservatives and dyes, it is undesirable to consume it. Such products most likely will not be in demand.

So, Lambert cheese has the following composition:

1. Pasteurized milk.
2. Bacterial concentrate.
3. Enzyme of animal origin.
4. Salt.
5. Dye.
6. Potassium nitrate.

The product does not contain carbohydrates. Cheese contains many proteins and lipids.

Varieties

Lambert cheese has a fat content of fifty percent. This applies to the classic variety. The manufacturing company also produces other types of cheese - “Creamy Lambert” and “Lambert Tilsiter”. The first variety contains 55 percent fat, the second - 45. Most consumers prefer the classic product. However, the creamy version of Lambert cheese, according to customer reviews, although it has a high fat content, has a delicate taste and a soft, pleasant structure.

The variety called "Tilsiter" is preferred by few. It has a specific taste.

Beneficial features

Cheese is a product that contains large amounts of elements such as calcium and phosphorus.

These substances have a beneficial effect on the condition of bones and teeth. The product also contains vitamins A, D, E, B and C. Pantothenic acid, which is part of it, strengthens the immune system, improves metabolism and helps maintain good muscle condition. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, helps increase the body's resistance to infections, and accelerates the treatment of skin damage. Cheese is useful for both adults and children also because this product helps improve health during physical and intellectual overload.

Thanks to the vitamins A and D it contains, you can improve the condition of your nails, skin and hair.

Possible harm to the product

As you know, if you abuse any food, even healthy ones, the excesses will certainly affect the functioning of the body. Therefore, moderation must be observed in everything. Including eating cheese. Of course, it contains a lot of proteins, proteins and other useful substances. However, Lambert cheese contains a lot of lipids. This makes the product unsuitable for the diet of overweight people or those watching their figure. Cheese also contains a lot of salt. In this regard, it should not be used frequently by those who suffer from headaches, exacerbations of chronic gastrointestinal pathologies, hypertension, kidney and joint diseases. Due to the substances it contains, the product may cause sleep disorders. Therefore, it is better to consume it in the first half of the day. About Lambert cheese, customer reviews indicate that, since it contains a preservative and dye, some are hesitant to give the product to their children. After all, these substances can provoke allergies in a child.

The product contains an enzyme of animal origin. This makes it unsuitable for the diet of people who are keen vegetarians or eat according to the Ayurvedic system.

The use of Lambert cheese in cooking

This product has a mild taste. Thanks to this property, it can be eaten as an independent food, as well as in addition to various dishes. Cheese goes well with black bread. This is a healthy and nutritious snack that is much better than sweets or hamburgers. Many claim that they use cheese to prepare not only sandwiches, but also salads, casseroles, pies, and first courses. In grated form, this product is added to pasta, various sauces, and omelettes.

There are many recipes, following which you can prepare wonderful dishes with cheese.

Customer opinions about the product

Several years ago, one of the most popular products among Russian consumers was Lambert cheese. Reviews from many customers to date indicate that the quality of the product has deteriorated greatly. However, there are consumers who continue to purchase this cheese and are satisfied with its taste and properties. They like the creamy aroma and soft consistency of the product, as well as the variety of its varieties.

In addition, cheese can be used to prepare various dishes. And this is another advantage of the product.

Lambert cheese has a high price - from three hundred to five hundred rubles per half ball. However, many consumers abandoned it not only because of the cost, but also because of significant shortcomings. For example, many are alarmed by a significant deterioration in the quality of the product: the consistency is too soft, the taste is bitter, the presence of palm oil in the composition. Consumers believe that this cheese is not worth the money and is unhealthy.

Apparently, due to the fact that the product has become difficult to buy, stores sometimes sell it at a discount. At the same time, Lambert cheese has a much lower price - about two hundred and fifty rubles for half a ball.

On November 24, Rosselkhoznadzor for the Altai Territory and the Altai Republic published the results of inspections carried out at the Rubtsovsky Dairy Plant. It turned out that Lambert cheese, which is produced at this enterprise, does not meet quality requirements. Moreover, as the department notes, the violation was discovered again. As a result, the regulatory authority introduced restrictive measures regarding these products. How this could happen, whether this is the dairy plant’s fault and whether it will be able to sell its cheese in Russia, read in our analysis.

Oleg Bogdanov

1 What violations were found at the Rubtsovsky Dairy Plant?

Inspectors found antibiotics of the tetracycline group in Lambert cheese. The department reports: this is not the first case of exceeding the permissible level of this substance in the company’s products. After the first time, the Rubtsovsky Dairy Plant was put under enhanced laboratory control, which, in turn, confirmed a violation of veterinary and sanitary requirements. Based on test reports in the Register of Enterprises of the Customs Union, RZM received the status “temporarily limited.”

2 What does this status mean?

This status prohibits the Rubtsovsky Dairy Plant from supplying cheese to the market of the EAEU member countries. We are talking about Armenia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. The Rosselkhoznadzor for the Altai Territory explained to the website that the duration of the ban will depend on the actions of the enterprise itself. The department has already held a meeting with the management of the plant. The company has begun work to prevent a similar situation from reoccurring. Once the problem is resolved, the "temporarily limited" status will be removed.

Oleg Bogdanov

3 Will Lambert cheese be banned in Russia?

Rosselkhoznadzor informed the Veterinary Department of the Altai Territory that an antibiotic was found in Lambert cheese. It has the right to restrict the movement of products from enterprises with the “temporarily restricted” status throughout Russia. The department also notified the veterinary department of the need to conduct regional monitoring of the safety of products produced at the Rubtsovsky Dairy Plant. It is not yet known whether the veterinary service will restrict the transportation of Lambert cheese. It was not possible to immediately obtain a comment on this matter.

4 How could antibiotics get into cheese?

As Alexander Mayorov, director of the Siberian Research Institute of Cheese Making, explained to the site, such situations at dairy enterprises are possible due to an error at the stage of acceptance of raw materials. According to the rules, incoming milk is checked for antibiotics once every 10 days. In this case, the supplier is obliged to notify the processor if animals were vaccinated using antibiotic drugs at the livestock complex. According to Alexander Mayorov, the plant is definitely not interested in receiving such milk. Raw materials that contain an antibiotic may not curdle to the desired consistency during the cheese making process.

5 What do the owners of the enterprise think about this?

As Sergei Glushkov, vice president for corporate relations at PepsiCo Russia, Ukraine, CIS and Central Europe, told Interfax, the company received a letter from Rosselkhoznadzor about the discovery of tetracycline antibiotics in a sample of Lambert cheese. Measures were immediately taken: the plant blocked this batch of products in the warehouse and conducted research in three independent accredited laboratories, including a laboratory subordinate to Rospotrebnadzor.

According to Glushkov, studies have confirmed the absence of antibiotics. PepsiCo Russia does not consider the agency’s actions to be legal and justified “neither in terms of the decisions taken, nor in terms of the published information.” The company does not exclude the possibility of appealing to law enforcement agencies and the court.

Oleg Bogdanov

6 Have there been any complaints about the quality of Lambert cheese before?

In March 2016, claims were already made against the Rubtsovsky Dairy Plant regarding the quality of its products. Then the territorial committees for the protection of consumer rights of the Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan checked 337 samples of dairy products. Some of them were in violation of technical regulations and safety requirements. Thus, in the city of Astana, according to the results of a study of samples taken in the Magnum supermarket, coliform bacteria were found in Lambert cheese. The products were confiscated both from stores and from suppliers' warehouses. Then the PepsiCo Russia website reported that this was not the first time that the Kazakh side “has made unsubstantiated defamatory statements.”

Perhaps one of the most delicious dairy products is cheese. You can not only eat it just like that, as a snack, but also add it to various dishes. And in the end you get something very tasty that would be simply impossible without cheese. Today you can find many imported and domestic varieties on the shelves. But one deserves special attention - Lambert cheese. Delicate taste and bright aroma will not leave anyone indifferent. But where is it produced? And how natural is it?

Full composition

First of all, its composition can tell about the naturalness of a product. The Lambert cheese label contains all the detailed information. But she can say little to an ignorant person. Why is all this added to cheese? And is there any “chemistry” among them? So, what is Lambert cheese made from?

The manufacturer decided that the best raw material for him could only be Altai milk. Indeed, in this region, cows can graze on huge pastures located in an ecologically clean place. It is meadow herbs that give first the milk and then the cheese a unique taste and aroma. In addition, homemade cheese making has been developed in Altai since ancient times.

But in order for milk to become cheese, coagulation elements are necessary. For production, a concentrate of lactic acid bacteria and rennet are used. Both products are completely natural, but since the rennet is of animal origin, Lambert cheese is not a completely vegetarian product. In addition, it should not be consumed by those who eat according to Ayurveda. To improve the taste and presentation, calcium chloride, table salt and the natural dye annatto are added to the cheese.

The nutritional value

Like any other cheese, Lambert has high nutritional qualities. There are 357 kcal per 100 grams of product. In fact, black bread and it can make a completely complete snack, and also a healthy one (unlike cakes and fast food). After all, cheese does not contain a single gram of carbohydrates and is perfect for a low-carbohydrate diet.

However, you should not abuse it, since an excess amount can lead over time to obesity and related diseases. Per 100 grams of product there are 30 grams of fat and 24 grams of protein. And, of course, it should not be eaten by people suffering from lactase deficiency. Otherwise, moderate consumption will help improve the overall condition of hair, nails and skin due to its high calcium content.

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Product range

After Lambert cheese appeared on the Russian market in 2003, the manufacturer Wimm-Bill-Damm OJSC decided to add another product under this brand. It was called "Creamy". It is distinguished from classic cheese by a more delicate taste with a subtle aroma of cream. As a result, it has a higher calorie content - 395 kcal.

And relatively recently, another Lambert cheese was offered to customers - Tilsiter. It is also made from Altai milk, but has a characteristic taste specifically for this variety. Unlike the other two, it can only be purchased in 150 gram slices. And this makes it indispensable for serving on the holiday table.

Original packaging

Another highlight of Lambert is its bright packaging. A wheel of cheese (classic and cream) weighing about 1 kg is placed in a vacuum package made of polyethylene. It has a bright yellow or orange color and looks very attractive to the consumer. Because of this packaging, buyers called it “ball”. It is worth remembering that Lambert cheese, the price of which can be up to 700 rubles per head, is rarely sold by weight. This is due to the fact that when cutting and opening the package it quickly deteriorates and loses its taste. And all because only natural products are used in its production.

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