Ricotta from Tesco's, with crackersRicotta is an Italian cheese made using either cow’s or sheep’s milk. It is made from whey, which is the liquid separated out of the curds when cheese is made. Most of the milks protein is removed when cheese is made but some protein remains; mainly albumin.
After it has been drained it is then called Ricotta. As it is made from whey rather than milk, technically it is not a cheese, it is a whey cheese.
It is a fresh cheese, and is not aged or ripened. It is slightly grainy and with a white appearance, Ricotta has a sweet taste. It has a similar texture to cottage cheese, and like other fresh cheeses it is highly perishable.
Although Ricotta mainly comes in a fresh form, it is also sold in other forms which ensure it has a longer shelf life. It can be baked, salted and smoked.
Ricotta can be used for grating or shaving and it is sold in wheels.
After it has been drained it is then called Ricotta. As it is made from whey rather than milk, technically it is not a cheese, it is a whey cheese.
It is a fresh cheese, and is not aged or ripened. It is slightly grainy and with a white appearance, Ricotta has a sweet taste. It has a similar texture to cottage cheese, and like other fresh cheeses it is highly perishable.
Although Ricotta mainly comes in a fresh form, it is also sold in other forms which ensure it has a longer shelf life. It can be baked, salted and smoked.
Ricotta can be used for grating or shaving and it is sold in wheels.
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