Ricotta cheese
Labels
Very good nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food and drink products
Not computedHealth
Nutrition
Serving Size
Nutri-Score label
Very good nutritional qualityNutrient levels for 100 g
Fat in low quantity (?)
What you need to know
A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
Saturated fat in moderate quantity (?)
What you need to know
A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
Sugars in moderate quantity (?)
What you need to know
A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
Sugary drinks should be limited as much as possible. Choose products with lower sugar content.
Salt in low quantity (?)
What you need to know
A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking. Limit the consumption of salty snacks.
Ingredients
Ingredients List
Ingredient Information
Food Processing
NOVA Group label
Ultra-processed food and drink productsElements that indicate the product is in the NOVA group 4:
- Additives: E410 - Locust bean gum
- Additives: E412 - Guar gum
- Additives: E415 - Xanthan gum
- Ingredients: Whey
The NOVA classification assigns food products into 4 groups based on their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra-processed food and drink products
Ingredients analysis
Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil.
Vegan
Contains non-vegan ingredients.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian status unknown
Additives
E410 - Locust bean gumEmulsifierStabiliserThickener
Locust bean gum (LBG, also known as carob gum, carob bean gum, carobin, E410) is a thickening agent and a gelling agent used in food technology.
E412 - Guar gumEmulsifierStabiliserThickener
Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.
This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.
When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.
E415 - Xanthan gumEmulsifierStabiliserThickener
Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.
It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.
Environment
Environmental score label
Not computedCarbon footprint
No carbon footprint data is available for this product.
Packaging
No packaging information provided.
Transportation and origins
Origins of ingredients
No origin information provided.
Manufacturing places
No manufacturing place information provided.
Environmental labels
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Data Source
Product added on March 9, 2017 at 12:32:26 PM UTC by usda-ndb-import .
Last edit on March 17, 2026 at 10:00:47 PM UTC by municorn-calorie-counter-app .
Product page also edited by macrofactor, municorn-calorie-counter-app, org-database-usda, usda-ndb-import.
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