How to eat burrata safely during pregnancy

During pregnancy, women are particularly dependent on healthy eating and have an increased need for certain nutrients. The consumption of dairy products such as cheese can make a valuable contribution to covering certain nutrients.

Calcium is responsible for maintaining the bones.

B vitamins are u. a. involved in maintaining the energy balance and building the nervous system. Among other things, vitamin B12 is responsible for the formation of red blood cells. This important vitamin is found in aged cheese.

The protein requirement is increased during pregnancy. Regular consumption of milk products - especially cheese - can do this justice. Here are cheeses with a fat content of up to 60%.

The following cheeses are harmless during pregnancy

Hard and sliced ​​cheese made from pasteurized milk when the rind is cut off

Burrata cheese and cream cheese preparations that are industrially manufactured and packaged

Cooked cheese and processed cheese without rind

Mozzarella: Avoid raw milk mozzarella during pregnancy. Packaged mozzarella made from pasteurized milk, both that from cow's milk and that from buffalo milk, is harmless. Pregnant women should, however, avoid salad and fresh food counters, as germs can spread here on the open cheese.

Burrata cheese: Burrata  is mostly made from pasteurized milk and can therefore be eaten burrata pregnant. However, it should come from vacuum packaging and be used quickly after opening.

Cheddar: Is also made from pasteurized milk and matures for several months. For pregnant women, this means - safe enjoyment and a good choice during pregnancy, since Cheddar provides a lot of calcium.

Cooking cheese: If the cooking cheese is manufactured industrially, pregnant women can eat it. If you cook your own cheese, caution is advised, as Harz cheese is taboo during pregnancy.