Milbona, Lidl • 250g
Ricotta
Product Insights
Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese falling under the Milk and dairy products group, specifically classified as cheese. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in the NOVA 3 processing category, reflecting moderate industrial processing and the presence of citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator. Nutritionally, it offers 7 g of protein per 100 g with low sugar and moderate fat and salt levels, but the sugar content is higher than typical fresh cheeses and the product is not suitable for vegans despite a vegetarian label.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for cheeses, this ricotta provides only 6 g of fat and 0.45 g of salt per 100 g, well below the category averages of 25 g fat and 3.3 g salt, while its sugar level of 3.2 g exceeds the typical 1.8 g.
Ingredients
Ricotta Cheese (Milk), Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid.
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