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Ricotta

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Common questions

Is Ricotta healthy?

Ricotta scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ricotta cheese is made from whole milk, vinegar, and salt, which are simple and clean ingredients.

How processed is Ricotta?

Ricotta is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ricotta's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whole Milk counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ricotta

78 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$2.99 · 15 oz · $0.20 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This ricotta cheese is made from whole milk, vinegar, and salt, which are simple and clean ingredients. The product is processed, but it avoids harmful additives and maintains a short ingredient list, contributing to its high score. The use of whole milk provides essential nutrients like protein and calcium, supporting its health benefits despite the processing level cap.

Key ingredients 3

Whole Milk
Very Good

Whole milk provides high-quality protein and essential nutrients, making it a beneficial base ingredient for ricotta cheese.

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Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar is used as a coagulating agent in cheese-making; it is neutral in health impact and helps in curd formation.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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