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Ricotta Cheese-part skim

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Common questions

Is Ricotta Cheese-part skim healthy?

Ricotta Cheese-part skim scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ricotta cheese is made with beneficial ingredients like pasteurized whey and milk, which provide essential nutrients.

How processed is Ricotta Cheese-part skim?

Ricotta Cheese-part skim is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ricotta Cheese-part skim's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Whey, Pasteurized Milk count in its favor; Modified Food Starch, Carrageenan are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ricotta Cheese-part skim

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68 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Belgioioso Cheese, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This ricotta cheese is made with beneficial ingredients like pasteurized whey and milk, which provide essential nutrients. However, the presence of stabilizers such as modified food starch, guar gum, and carrageenan, which are processed additives, slightly detracts from its overall healthiness. The product's processing level also limits its potential score, despite the absence of more harmful ingredients like seed oils or artificial additives.

Key ingredients 7

Pasteurized Whey
Good

Pasteurized whey is a high-quality protein source that supports muscle maintenance and overall health, and is processed safely.

Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, contributing to bone health and nutrition.

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Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar is used as a natural acidifier and preservative, with minimal impact on health when consumed in moderation.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

Part of Stabilizer. This stabilizer contains additives that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential digestive sensitivities and processing concerns.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Modified Food Starch
Bad

Part of Stabilizer. This stabilizer contains additives that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential digestive sensitivities and processing concerns.

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Carrageenan
Bad

Part of Stabilizer. This stabilizer contains additives that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential digestive sensitivities and processing concerns.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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