Ryazhenka is used quite actively for gastritis with low acidity of gastric juice. In the acute form of the disease, indigestion and discomfort occur in the area of the left hypochondrium. Fermented baked milk VIVO helps to cope with chronic constipation. It contains a large number of beneficial bacteria; the drink helps normalize intestinal function.
If you have gastritis with high acidity, you should avoid eating fermented baked milk, which contains a lot of lactic acid. The product may cause nausea and discomfort in the abdominal area.
Basic information
Ryazhenka is a thick, cream-colored drink made from baked milk and cream using lactic acid fermentation. It is consumed mainly in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. They do it like this: take milk, bring it to a boil, then place it in a warm oven for 30–40 minutes (this process is called simmering). Take it out of the oven, add a spoonful of sour cream, mix it and place the resulting mixture in a warm place for half a day.
At this time, some components that make up milk are converted into lactic acid and some other substances, which determine the taste of the drink. After fermentation, this drink can be drunk for 4–5 days (then this drink will turn sour). During fermentation, a large number of useful vitamins and microelements that the human body needs are synthesized.
What is this product
Ryazhenka is a fermented milk drink obtained as a result of fermentation. Milk and cream are used to make it. The milk is allowed to boil, then it is placed in a warm oven for half an hour. Take it out, add a little sour cream or heavy cream and put it in a warm place for 12 hours.
It is a cream-colored drink with a rich milky taste, sometimes with a slight sour taste. The structure is thick. Contains vitamins, microelements and organic acids, and has a positive effect on the functioning of the entire gastrointestinal tract. It is especially useful for the intestines, as it populates it with beneficial bacteria. Helps in maintaining immunity. An excellent drink during the hot season, especially in combination with fruit.
Is fermented baked milk allowed for gastritis?
The use of this product has a large number of restrictions:
- In most cases, gastritis is treated with complex therapy. Therapy usually includes medications, diet and physiotherapeutic procedures. We are interested in diet. Most nutritionists are of the opinion that if you have gastritis, you can and should consume low-fat dairy products, but the type of product is of great importance. People can drink milk for almost all stomach diseases. But you can consume kefir, yogurt, low-fat sour cream and fermented baked milk only if you have a stomach ulcer and gastritis with normal or low acidity. Fermented baked milk is contraindicated for people with high stomach acidity, as it can provoke inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach, which can lead to an exacerbation of the disease.
- The type of disease does not matter. With the help of fermented baked milk it is possible to treat hypoacid, lymphocytic, eosinophilic and other forms of gastritis.
- During the period of acute gastritis (regardless of acidity), this product should not be consumed, since it contains fats and acids that irritate the stomach wall, which slows down recovery and increases the symptoms of the disease.
- After the exacerbation is relieved, this fermented milk drink can be drunk only after 6–7 days. During the period of remission, this drink can be consumed by people with normal and low acidity, but during an exacerbation, the use of this fermented milk product must be stopped again.
It is not recommended to consume this product cold. After all, with gastritis, the walls of the stomach are already quite inflamed, and eating cold food will only increase the inflammation. Before use, you need to warm it up to a temperature of 30–35 degrees.
Ryazhenka description
Ryazhenka is a Ukrainian curdled milk with a pleasant taste of baked milk. Over the past decade, this product has become widespread.
Ryazhenka is Ukrainian curdled milk with a pleasant taste of baked milk
Ryazhenka is prepared from a mixture of milk and cream. It contains a higher percentage of fat than many other fermented milk products. The mixture of milk and cream is simmered - it is kept for a long time at high temperature. Protein amino acids, interacting with milk sugar, form special substances - melanoidins, which give fermented baked milk its unique taste and color.
How to choose?
Nutritionists recommend preparing this fermented milk product yourself, but not all people have the time for this. Let's find out what you need to remember when purchasing:
- high-quality natural fermented baked milk is a thick, cream-colored drink. Color matters a lot. If it is gray, then it was cooked incorrectly. If it is white, then perhaps they want to sell you regular milk; Of course, milk is also a very healthy and nutritious product, but why pay the extra money, right? And also don’t forget about the consistency - if this product is too liquid, then this indicates that something went wrong during the cooking process, and you don’t need to buy it;
- pay attention to the expiration date. Good natural fermented baked milk can be stored for no more than 5 days. If the shelf life is 6 days or more, this indicates that various preservatives were used during preparation. If you have gastritis, it is advisable to avoid chemical additives in food, so it is advisable not to buy this fermented milk product with a long shelf life;
- Also pay attention to the composition of the product - high-quality fermented baked milk consists only of milk and sourdough. Low-quality “fermented milk” may contain various dyes, emulsifiers, thickeners and other chemical additives, which, although they make the appearance of the drink more attractive, at the same time significantly reduce the usefulness of the drink (also, do not forget that the use of various chemical additives for gastritis should be kept to a minimum);
- Be sure to make sure that the drink has not expired. The release date must be indicated on the bottle or package - if more than 5 days have passed since release or there is no release date at all, then you do not need to buy such fermented baked milk.
How was fermented baked milk prepared in the old days?
Ryazhenka is a fermented milk drink endowed with a lot of medicinal properties. The product differs from kefir in a more uniform consistency and a pleasant creamy shade. In the old days, fermented baked milk was made from milk. The drink was fermented with cream. Ryazhenka languished inside the oven, in a pot made of clay. As a result, it acquired a characteristic color and delicate taste. Nowadays the healthy drink is made from baked milk and sourdough.
There are the following advantages of fermented baked milk:
- High content of protein and calcium in the product,
- The presence of beneficial bacteria in the drink.
The product is perfectly absorbed by the body. It helps eliminate harmful substances from the body and helps strengthen the immune system. The only drawback of fermented baked milk is its high fat content. But this problem can be solved quite simply. You need to choose low-fat milk when preparing the drink at home. When purchasing a product in a store, you should give preference to fermented baked milk with low fat content (3.2%).
The drink quenches thirst and copes with the approaching feeling of hunger. It relieves discomfort in the abdominal area. The product contains prebiotics that help get rid of unwanted pounds. Ryazhenka accelerates the process of absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and improves metabolism. The drink accelerates the healing process of tissues, normalizes heart function, and helps reduce cholesterol. Ryazhenka reduces the likelihood of osteoporosis and atherosclerosis, lowers blood pressure. The drink helps relieve the symptoms of menopause and has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, nails and hair. Ryazhenka strengthens tooth enamel.
What else is this product useful for?
The composition includes a large number of microelements and vitamins. Let's list the main ones - iron, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin PP and others. The drink is low-calorie, so you can lose weight with it. Calorie content 100 g - 60–70 kcal; amount of protein - 2.5 - 3 g, amount of fat - 2.5 - 4 g, amount of carbohydrates - 4 - 4.5 g.
The composition includes special components (free amino acids, organic acids, beneficial lactic acid bacteria, etc.) that improve digestion and strengthen the immune system. This fermented milk product can be prescribed by a doctor for the treatment of diseases of the liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract (but only as an auxiliary substance as part of complex therapy).
The composition does not include various chemical additives, and preparing a delicious, nutritious treat based on fermented baked milk is very simple. For example, add some berries and fruits to it, and then mix the mixture thoroughly - you will get a wonderful natural cocktail that even picky children will like. It quenches thirst well in the summer.
Benefit
Ryazhenka copes well with thirst and hunger. The product has good taste and copes well with heaviness in the stomach after overeating. The natural drink contains prebiotics, which helps you lose weight. The drink also improves the resistance of the immune system and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Important: The product contains a large amount of protein. It is protein that is digested and absorbed by the body much better than any other animal protein. Thus, the component allows you to improve the functioning of the heart muscle and promote tissue restoration.
Ryazhenka helps improve liver function, as well as reduce cholesterol levels in the human body. The product has a positive effect on blood pressure and the functioning of the body’s digestive system. Doctors also note the positive effect of the product on joints, cartilage tissue and bones. With periodic use, the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis and osteoporosis is significantly reduced.
Ryazhenka is simply irreplaceable for the functioning of the stomach. It allows you to relieve the inflammatory process, increase low acidity, cope with heartburn and eliminate severe pain. The drink helps improve the functioning of not only the stomach, but also the pancreas, as well as the intestines and kidneys.
How to do it yourself
Making fermented baked milk yourself is very simple:
- Take 1.5 - 2 liters of natural cow's milk.
- Pour it into a saucepan and place the saucepan on the stove.
- Gently bring the milk to a boil so that the milk does not escape. Then reduce the heat to low until the milk barely simmers. The milk should simmer over low heat for 30–40 minutes. Remember to stir the milk periodically to prevent it from burning.
- After this, turn off the heat and wait until the milk cools to room temperature (20–30 degrees).
- Now add 1 tablespoon of full-fat homemade sour cream to the milk, stir the resulting mixture, and then place the pan with milk and sour cream in a warm place for 8–16 hours.
- Ryazhenka is ready. You can add 1 tablespoon of sugar to it.
- This fermented baked milk should be stored in the refrigerator for 4–5 days. If it turns sour, it’s okay - a sour drink can be used to make good dough for pancakes and dumplings.
Let's summarize. For gastritis with low and normal acidity, fermented baked milk can be drunk during remission, but for gastritis with high acidity, this drink is contraindicated. This drink is low-calorie, and it contains a large amount of useful vitamins and microelements. When purchasing, pay attention to the color and consistency of the drink; also pay attention to the composition - you should avoid using fermented baked milk, which contains various chemical additives, as they aggravate the symptoms of the disease.
We recommend: Proper diet for superficial gastritis
Making cheesecakes from fermented baked milk
Cheesecakes made from fermented baked milk and rice flour can be eaten for breakfast. They turn out very tender, with a slight taste of baked milk.
To prepare cheesecakes you will need the following products:
- 300 grams of cottage cheese,
- One egg,
- 20 grams of rice flour,
- 50 grams of fermented baked milk,
- Sugar (to taste).
Cheese pancakes are easy to prepare. First heat the frying pan. During this time, these ingredients are carefully mixed. Cheese pancakes are shaped into neat balls. Then they are placed in a preheated frying pan, slightly flattened by hand and fried over low heat until a crust forms. Then the cheesecakes are carefully turned over and fried on the other side.
Chemical composition and calorie content
Its composition will help us understand the beneficial properties of fermented baked milk. It includes:
- vitamins A, C, E, D;
- B vitamins;
- phosphorus;
- iron;
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- organic acids;
- amino acids.
The calorie content of the drink depends on the fat content of the milk used for its production.
A product with 1% fat content has about 40 kcal per 100 ml.
With a fat content of 4%, this figure will be 65-70 kcal.
The most high-calorie drink is a six percent drink, it contains 85-90 kcal.
Useful tips
It is better to introduce fermented baked milk into your diet:
- for breakfast;
- for dinner;
- as a snack during the day;
- at night if you feel hungry.
It is forbidden to dilute it with water or milk, add salt, sugar, honey or herbs, drink it with baked goods (including biscuits, muffins, pies), or mix it with cereal, berries or fruits. It’s also not worth pouring fermented baked milk over cereal. For gastritis with different acidity, it is consumed separately from other foods, even if the selected dish belongs to the category of dietary recipes.
Ryazhenka’s place among fermented milk products
What benefits do fermented milk products provide? In particular, fermented baked milk is a very valuable drink for the body for gastritis; it helps especially well when there are no problems with high acidity. Many people don’t see the difference between kefir and fermented baked milk; there really are similarities. In appearance, it has a thicker consistency and a specific darker color.
It is important to remember that, unlike fermented milk products that imitate fermented baked milk, the original drink has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste, with a hint of sourness. If we go into history, our ancestors began drinking fermented baked milk for gastritis quite a long time ago. It was prepared from sour milk cream. Hence, it has a higher fat content compared to kefir.
What organs does fermented baked milk also help?
The purpose of fermented milk products in the body is not only to facilitate the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, but also to help other organs function as well. Here are a few more advantages of consuming fermented baked milk:
- Increases immunity in case of illness;
- Helps restore lost calcium in bones, indicated for those who have suffered fractures and surgeries;
- Relieves thirst;
- Helps the kidneys function better;
- Cleanses the intestines, allows you to quickly get rid of accumulated toxins and alleviate the body’s condition after overeating;
- It has a beneficial effect on women who experience unpleasant symptoms during menopause.
Kefir for stomach and duodenal ulcers
Ulcerative diseases of the digestive organs are quite unpleasant and dangerous pathologies that are considered a precancerous condition. Therefore, their treatment must be taken very seriously. In addition to drug therapy, you must follow a special therapeutic diet, which includes foods approved for consumption.
The diet for the patient contains dairy and lactic acid products necessary for human health. Therefore, the question of whether you can drink kefir if you have a stomach ulcer can be answered in the affirmative.
Precautionary measures
Although fermented baked milk is a healthy drink, you need to remember a few rules to avoid possible harm to your health:
- Keep an eye on the expiration date (it is indicated on the package, but is reduced to approximately 24-32 hours when it is opened).
- Store the product in the refrigerator and do not buy it if there is an obvious violation of the sales rules and there are doubts about the quality (for example, the package is swollen).
- Pay attention to the note about the presence of fermented milk bacteria (without them the drink loses its benefits).
Tips for patients with different forms of the disease
An acute inflammatory process in the stomach imposes strict restrictions on the diet.
This also applies to fermented milk products, which stimulate the digestive tract, which only contributes to increased inflammatory changes. You can expand the diet only a week after the exacerbation subsides.
If possible, you should refrain from consuming fermented baked milk if you have hyperacid gastritis. Too high a concentration of organic salts in its composition will lead to even greater acidification of gastric juice and increase its aggressive effect on the mucous membrane. In rare cases, you can try a low-fat drink during a period of stable remission of the disease. However, if after a few sips of fermented baked milk heartburn, pain and discomfort in the stomach appear, it is better to stop the experiments.
Ryazhenka, although it is a very healthy and clean drink, should be completely avoided in case of this form of gastritis. It contains a lot of lactic acid, which can lead to complex exacerbations.
It is better to replace fermented baked milk with warm milk.
But hypoacid gastritis is fertile ground for fermented baked milk: it will slightly increase acidity levels, improve food digestion and protect the stomach walls from possible harmful influences.
Gastritis with low acidity is characterized by the fact that the stomach does not produce enough juice. With this form, it is recommended to consume those foods that stimulate it, and fermented baked milk is one of them.
This drink can be included in your diet throughout the entire treatment, except during periods of exacerbation.
The drink acts similarly for atrophic gastritis, gently enveloping the thinned gastric mucosa and providing a protective effect.
Ryazhenka is well digested in this form of gastritis precisely due to long-term high-temperature treatment, since some nutrients at this time already have time to break down into simpler compounds that are better absorbed.
How to ferment a drink at home yourself?
Some patients doubt: can fermented baked milk be prepared at home for gastritis or not? Everything is very simple. During the period of remission of the disease, you can prepare healthy homemade fermented baked milk with your own hands. To do this you need to take the following ingredients:
- A liter of fresh milk;
- 3 tablespoons of fat sour cream.
Ryazhenka is cooked in a large clay pot. This type of cookware is usually used for roasting meat in the oven.
First, the milk is poured into a pan made of enamel and boiled until foam forms. The milk is then poured into a clay pot. The dishes are placed in the oven for several hours. After the liquid turns into aromatic baked milk, sour cream is added to it. After this, the pot must be carefully wrapped and placed in a warm room for twelve hours. The resulting fermented baked milk tastes like natural yogurt. The delicious drink can be stored in the refrigerator for approximately seven days.
During the period of exacerbation of the disease, it is recommended to replace fermented baked milk with warm goat's or cow's milk. You can add a little honey to the drink. Milk has pronounced anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The drink promotes the healing of small lesions that form on the gastric mucosa.
Precautionary measures
Although fermented baked milk is a healthy drink, you need to remember a few rules to avoid possible harm to health: Monitor the expiration date (it is indicated on the package, but is reduced to approximately 24-32 hours when it is opened). Store the product in the refrigerator and do not buy it if there is an obvious violation of the sales rules and there are doubts about the quality (for example, the package is swollen). Pay attention to the note about the presence of fermented milk bacteria (without them the drink loses its benefits).
