Dairy is a very important part of our food requirements. It is essential that we add it to our daily intake. Depending on age and gender of course the intake requirement will differ but a certain amount of dairy consumption is necessary. Luckily dairy products Sri Lanka are fresh and filled with goodness and come in a range of products. Milk is the most popular dairy product which is a wonderful beverage for kids and is rich in goodness and oh so tasty.
Milk can be consumed on its own, flavoured or unflavoured and is great in a cup of tea or coffee. It can be used in cooking as well. Powdered milk preserves longer and has all the goodness of fresh milk. Another tasty dairy product is cheese which is extremely versatile. Cheese can be found in many varieties from soft, to hard to creamy to salty to spicy. The list is practically endless. Consume cheese on its own for a tasty treat or incorporate it into your dishes for added oomph. A great cheddar or mozzarella can convert a simple dish into a masterpiece. Fetta is great in salads while a creamy cheese is great as a snack with nuts. Your options are basically endless. Butter is another dairy product that is full of flavour. It can convert a piece of bread into a delicacy and food fried in butter is instantly converted into something heavenly.
Yogurt is a great as a snack or dessert. It can be had on its own or with dried or fresh fruits. It can also be added to cereal or used in a marinade. Who would not enjoy a creamy and cooling ice cream? Whether you decide to go for one scoop or a whole bowlful ice cream is enjoyed by kids and the kids at heart! Condensed milk is a firm favourite, especially in Sri Lanka and is used in caramels and as substitute custard for jelly and other desserts. It is also used to sweeten tea and coffee instead of milk and sugar.
No matter how you decide to consume your dairy you will never be at a loss for choice. With such a variety to choose from there really is no excuse to incorporate some form of dairy product into your diet. Pelwatte dairy products are gaining great momentum in Sri Lanka with more and more households turning to Pelwatte to enhance their everyday meals.