Casa Azzurra • 250 g
Ricotta
Product Insights
Ricotta is a spreadable Italian cheese made from pasteurised whey, cream, salt, and a citric‑acid acidity regulator, and it belongs to the milk and dairy products group, specifically the cheese sub‑category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed), offering 7.5 g of protein, low sugar (3 g), no added salt, but a relatively high saturated‑fat content (8.4 g per 100 g) and contains the milk allergen. The product is sold in a plastic pot, which contributes to its environmental impact, but it is labelled as preservative‑free and made in Italy.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average spreadable cheese, this Ricotta contains more sugar (3 g vs 1.83 g per 100 g), less salt (0 g vs 3.31 g), lower saturated fat (8.4 g vs 15.29 g), and about one‑third of the typical protein content (7.5 g vs 20.24 g).
Ingredients
sérum de _lait_ pasteurisé, _crème_, sel, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique
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Frequently Asked Questions
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