🧀 Basic product information
Gervais Natural is a fresh, thermised quark weighing 80 g, produced under the Gervais brand (Bel Sýry Česko). It is a delicate, creamy, soft cheese that spreads easily, making it ideal as a spread on bread, in dips, spreads and salads, or as an ingredient in both hot and cold dishes. This type of cheese has a creamy texture and a pleasantly neutral flavour that pairs well with many ingredients.
🧾 Ingredients and allergens
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Main ingredients: quark (~68%), drinking water, table salt, thickeners (pectin, locust bean gum), lactose, acidity regulator (lactic acid), stabiliser (carrageenan).
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Allergen: contains milk and milk derivatives (including lactose) – always check the information on the packaging before consumption.
📊 Nutritional values (approximate per 100 g)
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Energy: ~780 kJ / ~189 kcal
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Fat: ~17 g
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of which saturated fatty acids ~11.5 g
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Carbohydrates: ~3 g (of which sugars ~3 g)
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Protein: ~6 g
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Salt: ~0.73 g
(Values are approximate, based on the nutritional information for Gervais Natural.)
🍽️ Taste and uses
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Flavour: delicate, slightly buttery to tangy – typical of fresh quark.
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Texture: soft, creamy and easy to spread.
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Uses:
✔️ as a spread
on bread or a baguette ✔️ as a base for dips or spreads
✔️ in salads or cold dishes
✔️ can also be used in hot dishes (e.g. grilled sandwiches)
📦 Packaging and storage
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Weight: 80 g – a small, handy pack, ideal for a quick snack.
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Storage: keep in the fridge (4–8 °C); once opened, use up according to the instructions on the packaging.
✅ Summary of benefits
✔️ A creamy and versatile fresh cheese, perfect for spreading on bread, in salads and in spreads.
✔️ Easy to spread and with a neutral flavour, making it ideal for combining with various ingredients.
✔️ Practical small pack, ideal for a snack or light bite.
💡 Tip: It tastes great with fresh herbs, pepper and a dash of olive oil for a richer flavour experience!