Ricotta is a dairy product made from the whey left over from sheep’s milk processing. LAIT’s sheep ricottas – Gentile, Salata, and Mustia – are made with 100% Sardinian whey and offer a range of authentic flavors: from fresh and sweet to lightly salted and smoked. Perfect enjoyed on their own or as an ingredient in the kitchen.
Sheep’s Ricotta Gentile, Salata and Mustia
Ricotta Gentile
The Gentile Sheep’s Ricotta is made with 100% Sardinian sheep’s whey.
It comes in a truncated cone shape with a diameter of 14–20 cm and a height of 10–11 cm. Weight: 1.2–1.6 kg.
The paste is white, soft, and creamy, with a sweet flavor and aromas of fresh milk and butter.
Ricotta Salata
The Salted Sheep’s Ricotta is made with 100% Sardinian sheep’s whey. It is pressed and dry-salted on the surface.
It comes in a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 20 cm and a height of 10–12 cm. Weight: 3–3.5 kg.
The paste is white and compact, with a sweet-sour taste and a slightly salty note.
Ricotta Mustia
The Smoked Sheep’s Ricotta (Ricotta Mustia) is made with 100% Sardinian sheep’s whey.
It comes in a cylindrical shape, 20 cm in diameter, with straight sides and a height of 11–12 cm. The rind is almost absent, non-edible, and amber-colored in varying intensity. Weight: 2.5–3.5 kg.
The paste is white, soft, and creamy, with a sweet taste. The aroma recalls fresh milk and butter, enhanced by a light smoky note and a mildly savory flavour.
