The whey of ricotta

The whey of ricotta - White Cheese on Stainless Steel Rack

I have made ricotta. (hot milk and lemon)

I have seen some recommendations in relation to the whey of other cheeses. But I am not sure If I can apply it here.

Can you recommend a good use of the whey after making ricotta?



Best Answer

It's no different than the recommendation for other cheeses. I've seen suggestions to add to soup, or use in place of water during bread making.




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What can you do with the whey after making ricotta?

Awesome Uses for Whey
  • Substitute whey in any baking recipe that calls for water (or even milk). ...
  • Use whey to lacto-ferment vegetables, condiments, sauerkraut, chutneys, jams, etc. ...
  • Use whey to soak grains, Nourishing Traditions style. ...
  • Freeze it for later. ...
  • Use whey to cook pastas, potatoes, oatmeal, or rice.


  • Does ricotta produce whey?

    Ricotta cheese is made predominantly from whey proteins and contains around 10g of total protein per 100g of cheese. Ricotta is an Italian word that means 'recooked' and is made from the whey portion leftover from other cheese making, which is reheated to bring the whey proteins together.

    Is ricotta the same as whey?

    So, ricotta actually translates to recooked in Italian, and ricotta is what's called a "whey cheese." When you make cheese, you separate milk into two distinct things. You have the solids, called curds, which will be separated out and pressed to form cheese. And you have the liquid that is left behind, called whey.

    Can you drink cheese whey?

    Add a little to your shakes and smoothies for a protein boost. Drink it Up! - The acidic tang of whey may be a bit of an acquired taste but I actually find it quite refreshing. Cultured whey has probiotics that can help balance the microflora in your gut as an extra bonus to the protein.



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