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Ricotta romana

Ricotta romana is a fresh cheese made from cow milk. It is produced in Italy and like all other ricotta varieties it is a whey cheese. It is sold in different packages mostly containing between 1 and 1.5 kg. The exterior is milky white and has no rind. The interior is soft and spreadable with a slightly sweet taste. The fat content of Ricotta romana lies at 77.5 percent fat in dry matter. A salted variety of Ricotta romana is Ricotta salata.