Ricotta Cheese Whey
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What it is
Ricotta cheese whey is the liquid byproduct left after milk has been curdled and strained to make ricotta cheese. It is rich in proteins, lactose (milk sugar), and minerals. The whey is typically filtered and sometimes concentrated or dried for use in food products.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add ricotta whey for its mild, slightly sweet flavor and its ability to bind water, which can improve texture and moisture in baked goods and pasta. It is often found in pasta products like ravioli, as well as in some cheeses and deli items.
Health notes
Ricotta whey is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of protein and other nutrients. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated whey proteins, but no specific numeric limits are typically set for this ingredient in general food use.
Allergen info
Ricotta whey is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Ricotta Cheese Whey
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Cheese Ravioli Egg Pasta Filled With Ricotta, Cheese Ravioli
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
286kcal
9.8Protein
12.5Fat
31.2Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Italian Classics Cheese Ravioli, Italian Classics
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
286kcal
9.8Protein
12.5Fat
31.2Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Cheese Ravioli Egg Pasta Filled With Ricotta, Cheese Ravioli
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
286kcal
9.8Protein
12.5Fat
31.2Carbs
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Greek Style Prestige Spanakopita, Greek Style
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
238kcal
6.2Protein
12.5Fat
26.2Carbs
Encore Seafoods, Inc.
Stuffed Salmon Florentine
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
182kcal
14.7Protein
12.3Fat
3.5Carbs
Encore Seafoods, Inc.
Salmon Florentine Roast, Salmon
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
190kcal
17.6Protein
11.3Fat
4.2Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Italian Style Combination Mambo Italiano Stromboli, Italian Style
High in sodium — 70% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 115% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving
317kcal
12.2Protein
17.2Fat
28.2Carbs
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.
Pepperoni Calzone, Pepperoni
333kcal
15.2Protein
18.7Fat
26.8Carbs