Awards for German cheeses

The German agricultural organisation DLG has given its annual gold, silver and bronze rewards for milk products. The laureates are awarded after passing the DLG quality test. The awards for the dairies are delivered in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).

In the category ‘processing less than 50 million kg milk per year’, the winners included Bayerische Milchindustrie eG Werk Würzburg with six silver awards, FrieslandCampina Germany (one bronze), Käserei Altenburger Land (five bronze), Meierei-Genossenschaft Sarzbüttel (two bronze), Münsterländische Margarine Werke J. Lülf (six silver) and TURM-Sahne (six silver).

In the category ‘processing less than 300 million kg milk per year’, prizes included Karwendel Werke Huber with seven silvers, ODW Frischprodukte Milchwerk Elsterwerda (two silver) and Privatmolkerei Bauer with four bronze awards.

In the category ‘processing more than 300 million kg milk per year’, Arla Foods Deutschland Niederlassung Pronsfeld won six silver and Zott took away six silvers as well. Meanwhile, good hygienic manufacturing practices and freshness are among the basic prerequisites when DLG tests samples of dairy products. DLG has now used the five-point scheme to test mozzarella sold in Germany and taste plays a crucial role. The experts also check the interior and exterior appearance, smell and consistency.

Generally, the test takes into account the supplied product detail in its judgment. Finally, the properties change depending on the type of milk (cow or buffalo) and fat content (whole milk or low-fat) and retention.

This time DLG gave its gold award to mozzarellas from the dairies Bayerische Milchindustrie Werk Jessen (Paladin Mozzarella in Salzlake 45% 125g, Paladin Mozzarella 45% 200g and Paladin Mozzarella 45% 1kg), Zott (Zottarella Balance Kugel 20% 125g, Zottarella Kugel Mozzarella 45% 125g, Zottarella Rolle Balance 20% 250g, Zottarella Rolle Basilikum 45% 250g, Zottarella Kugel Basilikum-Mozzarella 45% 125g and Zottarella Minis Classic Mozzarella 45% 150g), Arla Foods (Arla Finello Light 27% 150g and Arla Finello Pizzakäse 40% 150g), Hochwald (Ramonte Mozzarella 45% 1000g and Schnittfester Mozzarella 42%), Bayernland (Cucina Mozzarella Halbfettstufe 125g, Mozzarella-Bellezza 45% 1kg, Mozzarella Minis 40% 100g and Mozzarella-Bellezza 45% 125g Kugel) and ÖMA Beer (Mozzarella, Naturland 45% 100g).

 

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