What Is Organic Ricotta Cheese?
Ricotta cheese is a fresh cheese that is similar in many ways to Cottage Cheese. The word ricotta means “recooked”. It got this name because ricotta was originally made from the leftover whey that resulted from the making of Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses. The process resulted in a sweet, fresh cheese that had a tiny, firm curd. It tends to be somewhat dry. It is used in many Italian dishes both sweet and savory. Among them are: • Lasagna • Ravioli • Cannoli Organic ricotta cheese is produced in the same way as conventional cottage cheese but using fresh, organically produced ingredients. This means that the ricotta has to be made according to the following regulations: • No antibiotics in the milk • No hormones • No pesticides • Cows are fed certified organic feed and hay • Cows graze on certified organic pasture Ricotta has five times the calcium of cottage cheese and is a healthy dietary choice. Research has shown that cows raised on pasture produce a milk that is richer in vitami
