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Ricotta
Ricotta
Also known as: ricotta cheese
Low concern
Ricotta is a whole-food dairy product. Milk allergens and lactose are the relevant concerns; otherwise nutritionally similar to other fresh cheeses (protein, calcium, varying fat).
Found in
3,561 products
What it is
A fresh whey-based Italian cheese made by acid-precipitating proteins from cheese-making whey.
Soft cheese ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- milk allergen
- lactose
What regulators actually say
"Part 133 — Cheeses and related cheese products establishes standards for whey-based cheeses including ricotta."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standardized food (21 CFR 133.183)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized traditional food (PDO in EU)
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