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Ricotta by Milbona, Lidl
Milbona, Lidl

Ricotta

Barcode 4056489720164
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Ricotta is not ultra-processed.

The product contains ricotta cheese (milk) and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Ricotta is a basic dairy product, and citric acid is a common food acid used in minimally processed foods; there are no industrial formulations, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processing markers present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    ricotta cheese (milk)
  • OK
    citric acid
    A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Ricotta

Is Ricotta ultra-processed?

No — Ricotta by Milbona, Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ricotta cheese (milk) and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Ricotta is a basic dairy product, and citric acid is a common food acid used in minimally processed foods; there are no industrial formulations, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processing markers present.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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