Ricotta
Other names ricotta cheese, Italian whey cheese
Ricotta: high in FODMAPs; moderate in lactose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
Ricotta is made FROM whey - the liquid a cheesemaker drains off - so it keeps the lactose that draining removed from the cheese beside it. That is why one fresh Italian cheese is high here and mozzarella, made from the curd, is low. Same dairy, opposite halves.
- LactoseFODMAPsModerate
Ricotta is made from whey — the lactose-rich fraction left over from cheesemaking — so it keeps more of the milk sugar than a cheese made from the curd does.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does ricotta affect?
Ricotta is notable for FODMAPs and lactose. Clear on histamine, tyramine, salicylate, sucrose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does ricotta contain FODMAPs?
Yes — ricotta is high in FODMAPs. Ricotta is made FROM whey - the liquid a cheesemaker drains off - so it keeps the lactose that draining removed from the cheese beside it. That is why one fresh Italian cheese is high here and mozzarella, made from the curd, is low. Same dairy, opposite halves.
Does ricotta contain lactose?
Ricotta contains moderate levels of lactose. Ricotta is made from whey — the lactose-rich fraction left over from cheesemaking — so it keeps more of the milk sugar than a cheese made from the curd does. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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