
Product Insights
Ricotta classica is a fresh Italian cheese belonging to the milk and dairy products group, offering 10 g of protein and only 2.5 g of sugars per 100 g. However, it contains 9 g of fat with 6.5 g of saturated fat, 0.46 g of salt, and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, with citric acid (E 330) listed as an additive. Its Nutri‑Score is C, reflecting a moderate overall nutritional profile compared with other cheeses.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average cheese (fat 25 g, saturated fat 15 g, protein 20 g, sugar 1.8 g, salt 3.3 g per 100 g), this ricotta is markedly lower in fat, saturated fat, protein and salt, but its sugar level is slightly higher than the category norm.
Ingredients
Siero di latte, latte, sale, acido citrico
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