Quark Cheese
Also listed as German Quark and Fresh Quark Tub.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Quark Cheese is a soft fresh dairy cheese sold in tubs. Labels may say quark.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is spooned into dips, baking, or breakfast bowls.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA cheese labeling applies to retail quark.
Here is what research has found.
Soft fresh cheeses can appear in pathogen-related recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep refrigerated and use by the tub date.
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/23/2026