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Definitions for Ricotta
rɪˈkɒt ə, -ˈkɔ təri·cot·ta
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Princeton's WordNet
ricottanoun
soft Italian cheese like cottage cheese
Wiktionary
ricottanoun
a soft Italian unsalted cheese resembling cottage cheese
Etymology: cooked again
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Ricotta
Ricotta (pronounced [riˈkɔtta] in Italian) is an Italian whey cheese made from sheep, cow, goat, or Italian water buffalo milk whey left over from the production of other cheeses. Like other whey cheeses, it is made by coagulating the proteins that remain after the casein has been used to make cheese, notably albumin and globulin. Ricotta (literally meaning "recooked", "refined") protein can be harvested if the whey is first allowed to become more acidic by additional fermentation (by letting it sit for 12–24 hours at room temperature). Then the acidified whey is heated to near boiling. The combination of low pH and high temperature denatures the protein and causes it to flocculate, forming a fine curd. Once cooled, it is separated by passing the liquid through a fine cloth, leaving the curd behind. Ricotta curds are creamy white in appearance, and slightly sweet in taste. The fat content varies depending on the milk used. In this form, it is somewhat similar in texture to some fresh cheese variants, though considerably lighter. It is highly perishable. However, ricotta is also made in aged varieties which are preservable for much longer.
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Ricotta is a type of Italian cheese made from the whey left over from the production of other cheeses, such as mozzarella and provolone. It is characterized by its light, creamy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. It can be used in a variety of dishes, ranging from desserts such as cheesecakes and cannolis to savory recipes like lasagna and ravioli.
Editors Contribution
ricotta
A type of cheese and dairy product.
Ricotta is sold as a dairy product and is also used to make pizza toppings and blended into other foods to create a dessert.
Submitted by MaryC on October 16, 2016
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
RICOTTA
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ricotta is ranked #27604 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Ricotta surname appeared 872 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Ricotta.
95.9% or 837 total occurrences were White.
2.5% or 22 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.6% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.
0.5% or 5 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Ricotta in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Ricotta in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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It’s basically a ricotta cheesecake, but it’s super savory – to the max.
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