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Kaanlar Ricotta Cheese 2.5 kg<\/strong> is one of the staple cheeses of Italian cuisine. Thanks to its slightly sweet, grainy, and soft texture, it is used in both sweet and savory applications: ranging from cheesecake and dessert fillings to lasagna, cannelloni, and ravioli fillings. The 2.5 kg tub is a service-size container designed for bakeries and restaurant kitchens with regular production needs. <\/p>\n

What is ricotta cheese, and how is it made?<\/h2>\n

Unlike other cheeses, ricotta is not made from milk itself, but rather by heat-coagulating the proteins in the whey left over from cheese production. Its Italian name comes from this process: \u201cricotta\u201d means \u201cre-cooked.\u201d This production method gives ricotta its distinctive grainy, creamy, and slightly sweet<\/strong> character. <\/p>\n

For this reason, ricotta is not technically a salted, aged cheese, but rather a fresh dairy product. The production process is similar to that of lor cheese; however, the texture and flavor profile are different. <\/p>\n

What is the difference between ricotta and lor cheese?<\/h2>\n

Both are made from whey and are fresh, but they serve different purposes in the kitchen. Ricotta is generally creamier and sweeter, while lor is drier and has a more neutral flavor. Ricotta is preferred for sweet dishes, while lor is preferred for savory pastries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nRicotta<\/th>\nCottage cheese<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Texture<\/td>\nCreamy, fine-grained<\/td>\nDrier, coarse-grained<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Taste<\/td>\nSlightly sweet<\/td>\nNeutral, may be slightly tart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical uses<\/td>\nCheesecake, lasagna, ravioli<\/td>\nB\u00f6rek, cookies, breakfast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Culinary Tradition<\/td>\nItalian<\/td>\nTurkish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For cottage cheese, check out our Kaanlar Cottage Cheese 500 G<\/a> product.<\/p>\n

What is the wholesale price?<\/h2>\n

The price listed on this page is for a single 2.5 kg bucket. Special pricing applies to box and pallet purchases based on quantity. Restaurants, hotels, cafes, and catering businesses can request current box pricing and contract supply offers via the quote form<\/a> or WhatsApp. You can browse our entire product line in the interactive catalog<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Where is ricotta used?<\/h2>\n

Ricotta is one of the few cheeses that works well in both sweet and savory dishes. In pastry-making, it\u2019s used as a filling and a base for creams, while in savory cooking, it serves as a filling for pasta and baked dishes. <\/p>\n