Quark (dairy product) a somewhat crumbly texture (like ricotta). The basic quark this basic quark or skimmed quark ("Magerquark") must under German Law have less than 10% fat by dry mass. Quark with higher fat content is made by adding cream after cooling. It has a very smooth and creamy texture and is slightly sweet (unlike sour cream). A firmer version called "Schichtkäse" (layer cheese) is often used for baking. Schichtkäse is distinguished from quark by having an added layer of cream sandwiched between two layers of quark. Quark is also often sold flavored with herbs, spices, or fruit. In general, dry mass
Quark Expeditions Quark Expeditions Quark Expeditions is an expedition travel company. The company offers Polar Region expeditions aboard purpose-built expedition ships and icebreakers and on land-based trips. Quark Expeditions was founded in 1991 by Lars Wikander and Mike McDowell, specializing in expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic aboard purpose-built expedition vessels. In 1998, Lars Wikander became the majority owner of the company. Three years later Lars became Chairman of the Board, when Patrick Shaw joined the company as President and Chief Executive Officer. On May 2007, Quark Expeditions became part of the UK-based TUI Travel PLC Group of Companies. On June 2015,