At a glance
Summary
This ricotta cheese contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized whey and milk, which provide high-quality protein. However, it also includes several processed stabilizers such as modified food starch, guar gum, and carrageenan, which are linked to potential digestive issues and offer no nutritional benefits. The presence of these additives and the level of processing limit its overall health score.
Key ingredients 7
Pasteurized wheyGood
A wholesome liquid byproduct of cheesemaking that provides high-quality dairy protein and essential nutrients.
Pasteurized milkGood
Quality whole dairy providing essential calcium, fats, and bioavailable protein safely pasteurized for consumption.
See more about Pasteurized milk →VinegarNeutral
A traditional acidic ingredient used to help curdle the milk and separate the ricotta curds.
See more about Vinegar →Guar GumNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Guar Gum →SaltNeutral
Basic culinary salt added for flavor enhancement and traditional food preservation.
See more about Salt →Modified Food StarchBad
A heavily processed additive used to improve texture and moisture retention in dairy products.
See more about Modified Food Starch →CarrageenanBad
A seaweed-derived stabilizer that is heavily processed and has been linked to potential digestive inflammation in some studies.
See more about Carrageenan →Processing
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