Ricotta Cheese

Ricotta Cheese

Ricotta, literally meaning “recooked”, was originally produced by Italian cheesemakers from the whey that remained after making Mozzarella and Provolone.

After adding lactic acid or vinegar to the whey, it was reheated almost to boiling, causing the curds to precipitate and rise to the surface, where they were skimmed off and drained.

Ricotta has a mild flavor with a hint of sweetness and is available in non-fat to whole milk variations.

HEALING TIP: Because cheese is essentially milk that is condensed it is important to choose ricotta cheese made from organic milk, free from hormones.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Poultry, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose organic Ricotta cheese and keep refrigerated. It pairs well with pasta and vegetable dishes, herbs, dried fruits, and tomatoes.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) CHEESE,RICOTTA,WHOLE MILK

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 2.55

Calories: 49

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.6 g	*
Saturated Fat	2.3 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	1 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.11 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	31 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	14.3 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.85 g	*
Sugars	0.08 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	3.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	124.6 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.03 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg	2%
Vitamin K	0.31 mg	0%
Folate	3.4 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.03 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	3%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	58 mg	6%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.11 mg	1%
Magnesium	3.1 mg	1%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	44.2 mg	4%
Potassium	29.4 mg	1%
Selenium	4.1 mcg	6%
Sodium	23.5 mg	1%
Zinc	0.32 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	9.2 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).