Is Smoked Ricotta Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Latteria Ovaro
This page reviews Smoked Ricotta by Latteria Ovaro as a dairy. Its current score is 75/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This smoked ricotta contains whey, milk, cream, citric acid, and salt. The presence of citric acid as an acidity regulator raises moderate concerns about processing.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
This smoked ricotta contains whey, milk, cream, citric acid, and salt. The presence of citric acid as an acidity regulator raises moderate concerns about processing.
Main concern
Citric acid is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about the overall naturalness of the product.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains whey and milk, which are natural dairy ingredients contributing to flavor and texture.
- Cream adds richness and enhances the mouthfeel of the cheese.
- Smoked with beech wood, providing a unique flavor profile.
- Citric acid acts as an acidity regulator, helping to maintain freshness.
Concerns
- Citric acid is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about the overall naturalness of the product.
- Salt is added, which can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
- The smoking process may introduce compounds that some consumers prefer to avoid.
- Limited information on the sourcing of milk and whey may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Whey safe in this dairy?
Good
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a natural byproduct of cheese production, contributing to the protein content and texture of the ricotta.
Role in formula: base
Original: SIERO DI LATTE VACCINO
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is a primary ingredient in ricotta, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTE VACCINO
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream enhances the richness and flavor of the ricotta, contributing to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: PANNA
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity in the cheese, but its processed nature raises some concerns about the ingredient's naturalness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CORRETTORE DI ACIDITA ACIDO CITRICO
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement and preservation, but excessive sodium can be a health concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALE
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3547030
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Allergens detected: milk
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