Filling Ingredients: Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese

Whole milk ricotta cheese is a soft, fresh Italian cheese made from whole cow's milk. It is produced by heating whole milk, adding an acidifying agent like vinegar or lemon juice to curdle the milk, and then straining the curds to remove whey. The result is a creamy, slightly sweet cheese with a fine grain.

Ricotta cheese is often used as a filling for pasta dishes like ravioli and lasagna, or as a base for cheesecakes and other desserts. Its mild flavor and creamy texture make it versatile in both sweet and savory applications, adding richness and moisture to baked goods and fillings.

Ricotta cheese is a source of protein and calcium. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for consumption. As a dairy product, it contains saturated fat and cholesterol. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated dairy products in general terms for safety.