Ricotta Cheese Blend

Ricotta cheese blend is a dairy product primarily made from ricotta cheese, which is a fresh, soft cheese traditionally produced by reheating the whey left over from making other cheeses. This reheating process causes remaining proteins to coagulate, forming the curds. A 'blend' typically combines ricotta with other ingredients like water, starches, or gums to achieve a desired texture or stability.

Ricotta cheese blend is used by manufacturers for its creamy texture, mild flavor, and ability to bind ingredients in various food products. It is commonly found in frozen dinners and entrees, such as lasagna and stuffed pasta dishes, as well as in dough-based products and desserts.

Ricotta cheese, as a dairy product, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Its components, such as milk, are common food ingredients. As a food product rather than an additive, ricotta cheese blend itself is not subject to specific evaluations by bodies like JECFA or EFSA. It contains protein, fat, and lactose, and should be consumed as part of a balanced diet.