Aged and Salted Ricotta Cheese

Matured | Intense | Tasty

Our matured sheep ricotta, in flattened round shapes of about 2.5 kg / 3.00 kg. It is made from the sheep milk whey, it is cold-dried and matured to obtain the perfect grating consistency. The paste is white, compact and slightly crumbly.

The flavour is intense and sapid, typical of ricotta but enhanced by aging. It is a ricotta to be grated, perfect in cuisine for many tasty traditional recipes, as well as for excellent pasta alla Norma.

Ingredients

Sheep milk whey, salt

Store in the refrigerator

or in any case in a cool place (around 4-6° C)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Average values ​​for 100 g of product

Energy 1265 KJ
305 kcal
Fats 25 g
of which saturated fatty acids 14 g
Carbohydrates 3 g
of which sugars 3 g
Proteins 17 g
Salt 2,8 g

Question and Answers

How is aged ricotta made?

Aged and salted sheep's milk ricotta is pressed, salted by hand and naturally seasoned. It has a white and consistent texture, its shape is round and flat like classic pecorino cheeses.

How to store aged ricotta in the fridge?

The salted ricotta can be kept in the fridge for a few days. To increase its durability, we recommend wrapping it on aluminum foil and placing it on a flat surface. However, remember to always follow the directions on the labels.

How to store salted ricotta?

Salted ricotta cheese can be kept in fridge for a few days. To increase its durability we recommend wrapping it on aluminum foil. But remember to always follow the directions on the labels.

What is sheep cheese good for?

Fresh Sheep Ricotta is good for the whole organism thanks to its contribution of mineral salts, calcium, selenium, phosphorus and zinc, and that of vitamins, especially Vitanine A, B2 and B12.

Discover the recipes with the Aged and Salted Ricotta Cheese

30 minutes

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PASTA ALLA NORMA

60 minutes

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