Food Lens · Dairy
Ricotta
Mild, milky, and slightly sweet with a soft, grainy curd.
Lens analyzedRicotta is a soft Italian cheese made from whey rather than curds, giving it a light, slightly grainy texture instead of a smooth, sliceable body. It's spooned into fillings, spread on toast, or folded into pasta and desserts.
Where it comes from
The name means "recooked" in Italian, since ricotta developed as a way to use the leftover whey from making other cheeses rather than let it go to waste.
Buying it
Check the container for a fresh date and avoid tubs with a lot of watery liquid pooled on top, which signals it's been sitting a while.
Storing it
Keep it tightly sealed and refrigerated, and drain off excess liquid before using it in dishes where extra moisture isn't wanted.
Keeps about 14 days in the fridge.
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