Pingo Doce • 250 g
Ricotta
Product Insights
Ricotta is a fresh whey cheese produced in Italy and sold by Pingo Doce, made from pasteurized cow's milk whey, cream and a small amount of salt, and it contains no preservatives. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the NOVA 3 processing level, offering moderate fat (12 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (8.6 g), low sugars (2.7 g) and 0.46 g of salt. While its lower overall fat and calorie content compared with many cheeses is a positive, the relatively high saturated fat, moderate salt and the presence of the additive lactic acid (E270) are nutritional drawbacks.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical fresh cheeses, this Ricotta contains less fat (12 g vs 25 g), lower saturated fat (8.6 g vs 15.3 g) and far less salt (0.46 g vs 3.3 g), but its sugar level (2.7 g) is slightly higher than the average 1.8 g.
Ingredients
Soro de _leite_ de vaca pasteurizado (origem: UE), _nata_ e/ou _nata de soro de leite_, sal, regulador de acidez (ácido láctico).
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