
Product Insights
Ricotta is a fresh Italian whey cheese made from pasteurised whey, cream, salt and acidity regulators. It belongs to the milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4). Nutritionally it offers modest protein and very low salt, yet its sugar content exceeds typical cheese levels, its saturated fat remains relatively high and it provides fewer calories and less protein than the average cheese.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average cheese, this ricotta contains more sugar (2.8 g vs 1.8 g per 100 g), far less salt (0.12 g vs 3.3 g), lower saturated fat (6.6 g vs 15.3 g), a lower protein content (10 g vs 20.2 g) and fewer calories (about 137 kcal vs 323 kcal).
Ingredients
Lactosérum(dont _lait)_, crème de _lait_, sel, correcteurs d'acidité : acide lactique et acide citrique.
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