Cheeses
Galbani Ricotta Cheese
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 73
Galbani Ricotta Cheese scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Xanthan gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Locust bean gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Part skim ricotta cheese Calabro Cheese Corp. · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 93 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Organic Grass-Based Ricotta Cheese Natural By Nature · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 99 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Coach Farm, Ricotta Cheese The Coach Farm · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 93 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Gnoochi ricotta cheese Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Whole milk ricotta cheese Kroger Not ultra-processed · No xanthan gum Score 91 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Ricotta Cheese
Ingredients
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 27 = 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 129 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.7 g |
| Sugars | 6.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (62 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WHEY, MILK, VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM (STABILIZERS)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pp 5 polypropylene
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Galbani
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org