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Cacik vs Ricotta Cheese Facts


Ricotta Cheese vs Cacik Facts


Calories

Calories per 100g
47.00 Kcal   
99+
174.00 Kcal   
99+

Calories in 1 pat
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in 1 tbsp
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in 1 cup
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in 1 stick
Not Available   
Not Available   

Serving size
100   
100   

Proteins
2.00 g   
99+
11.26 g   
38

Carbs
14.94 g   
29
3.04 g   
99+

Fiber
0.00 g   
15
0.00 g   
15

Sugar
9.78 g   
99+
0.27 g   
2

Fats
4.95 g   
33
12.98 g   
99+

Saturated Fat
1.40 g   
10
8.30 g   
99+

Trans Fat
0.00 g   
2.00 g   
9

Polyunsaturated Fat
0.52 g   
99+
0.39 g   
99+

Monounsaturated Fat
2.83 g   
99+
3.63 g   
99+

Nutrition

Serving Size
100   
100   

Cholesterol
5.00 mg   
99+
51.00 mg   
29

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A
33.00 IU   
99+
445.00 IU   
35

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg   
12
0.01 mg   
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.24 mg   
34
0.20 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.25 mg   
17
0.10 mg   
38

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.03 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid, Folate)
4.00 µg   
37
12.00 µg   
23

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
0.44 µg   
34
0.34 µg   
99+

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
3.00 mg   
6
0.00 mg   
29

Vitamin D
29.00 IU   
13
10.00 IU   
26

Vitamin D (D2+D3)
0.70 µg   
9
0.20 µg   
15

Vitamin E (Alpha- Tocopherol)
0.08 mg   
36
0.11 mg   
32

Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
0.00 µg   
27
1.10 µg   
20

Minerals
  
  

Calcium
157.00 mg   
99+
207.00 mg   
99+

Iron
1.00 mg   
13
0.38 mg   
31

Magnesium
0.00 mg   
99+
11.00 mg   
38

Phosphorus
126.00 mg   
99+
2.50 mg   
99+

Potassium
108.00 mg   
99+
105.00 mg   
99+

Sodium
347.00 mg   
31
84.00 mg   
99+

Zinc
1.00 mg   
33
1.16 mg   
29

Other
  
  

Water
89.02 g   
71.70 g   

Caffeine
0.00 g   
0.00 g   

Benefits

Health Benefits
Aids in gut easing, gastrointestinal problems and digestion   
Absorps of Calcium & Vitamin B   

Other General Benefits
Yogurt is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin B   
Presence of calcium makes teeth strong & healthy, Protects arteries, Prevents Cancer   

Hair and Beauty Benefits
  
  

Skin Care
Applying it to the skin can help ease the pain of sunburn   
Exfoliates dead skin from body, Gives glowing and flawless skin, Gives a smoother skin, Natural skin softner   

Hair Care
Excellent hair conditioner   
Best remedy for dry and rough hair, Excellent hair conditioner, Stimulates hair growth   

Nutritional Importance & Uses
  
  

Uses
NA   
NA   

Nutritional Importance
Good source of Calcium, Rich in Phosphorus   
Good source of protein   

Allergy
  
  

Cacik and Ricotta Cheese Allergy Symptoms
Not Available   
Not Available   

What is

What is
  • It is a dish of seasoned, strained or diluted yogurt, eaten throughout the former Ottoman countries.
  • It is similar to tarator in Balkan cuisine.
  • It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and some herbs like dill, mint, parsley, thyme etc.
  
  • Ricotta is an Italian whey cheese made from sheep or cow, goat, or Italian water buffalo milk whey left over from the production of cheese.
  • 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.
  

Color
Not Available   
White   

Cacik and Ricotta Cheese Flavor
Sour   
Not Available   

Cacik and Ricotta Cheese Aroma
Fresh, Sour smell   
Not Available   

Vegetarian
Yes   
No   

Origin
Turkey   
Italy   

How to make

Serving Size
100   
100   

Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 3 cucumbers, Mint, Yogurt   
1 cup of Heavy Cream, 8 cups of Whole Milk, Salt, Vinegar   

Fermentation Agent
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Things you need
Bowl   
Bowl, Cheesecloth, Sauce pan, Stirrer   

Time Duration
  
  

Preparation Time
15- 20 minutes   
2- 3 hours   

Cooking Time
NA   
30   

Aging time
Not Available   
Not Available   

Storage & Shelf Life
  
  

Refrigeration Temperature
39.20 °F   
19
99.00 °F   
5

Shelf Life
1 day   
1- 2 Weeks   

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