Quark (dairy product) 6.1). Acidification allowed to continues until the pH reaches around 4.6, at which acidity level the casein proteins in the milk begins to precipitate. In Germany, the curd is continuously stirred to prevent it from getting hard, resulting in a thick, creamy texture. According to German regulations on cheese ("Käseverordnung"), "fresh cheeses" ("Frischkäse") such as quark or cottage cheese must contain at least 73% water in the fat-free component. German quark is usually sold in plastic tubs with most or all of the whey. This type of quark has the firmness of sour cream but is slightly drier, resulting in
Quark (Star Trek) affair with Pel, a female Ferengi posing as a male in order to make profit. In the non-canon , Quark starts a romantic relation with Ro Laren who has taken Odo's place as head of security. The Mirror Universe version of Quark appeared only once, in the episode "". At first he appears much the same as his regular counterpart (although mirror Quark has no idea what 'gold pressed latinum' - a staple of Ferengi currency - is), but it's soon revealed that mirror Quark is actively helping Terran slaves escape the cruelty of the Klingon/Cardassian Alliance. This version of