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Mursik vs Ricotta Cheese


Ricotta Cheese vs Mursik


Calories

Calories in 1 cup
100.00 Kcal  
9
339.00 Kcal  
99+

Calories
0.00 Kcal  
99+
174.00 Kcal  
99+

Calories in 1 tbsp
20.00 Kcal  
15
39.00 Kcal  
24

Calories in 1 oz
37.00 Kcal  
16
39.00 Kcal  
17

Calories in 1 slice of
425.00 Kcal  
99+
174.00 Kcal  
99+

Serving size
100  
100  

Proteins
0.00 g  
99+
11.26 g  
38

Carbs
12.00 g  
31
3.04 g  
99+

Fiber
2.50 g  
6
0.00 g  
16

Sugar
1.50 g  
20
0.27 g  
3

Fats
3.50 g  
20
12.98 g  
99+

Fat Content
5 %  
5
13 %  
12

Saturated Fat
3.50 g  
34
8.30 g  
99+

Trans Fat
2.00 g  
14
2.00 g  
14

Polyunsaturated Fat
1.00 g  
21
0.39 g  
99+

Monounsaturated Fat
0.25 g  
99+
3.63 g  
99+

Nutrition

Serving Size
100  
100  

Cholesterol
2.50 mg  
99+
51.00 mg  
29

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A
2.50 IU  
99+
445.00 IU  
35

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
3.50 mg  
1
0.01 mg  
99+

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

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
3.80 mg  
2
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
1.50 mg  
1
0.04 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid, Folate)
2.50 µg  
99+
12.00 µg  
28

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
0.35 µg  
99+
0.34 µg  
99+

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
4.50 mg  
3
0.00 mg  
38

Vitamin D
0.25 IU  
99+
10.00 IU  
31

Vitamin D (D2+D3)
2.50 µg  
3
0.20 µg  
16

Vitamin E (Alpha- Tocopherol)
0.25 mg  
32
0.11 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
4.25 µg  
6
1.10 µg  
24

Minerals
  
  

Calcium
0.25 mg  
99+
207.00 mg  
99+

Iron
5.25 mg  
3
0.38 mg  
33

Magnesium
3.25 mg  
99+
11.00 mg  
99+

Phosphorus
2.50 mg  
99+
2.50 mg  
99+

Potassium
0.25 mg  
99+
105.00 mg  
99+

Sodium
1.25 mg  
99+
84.00 mg  
99+

Zinc
0.25 mg  
99+
1.16 mg  
32

Other
  
  

Water
0.25 g  
71.70 g  

Caffeine
0.00 g  
0.00 g  

Benefits

Health Benefits
Absorps of Calcium & Vitamin B, Anti- Pyretic, Reduces cholesterol, Boosts immune system, Protects against heart diseases  
Absorps of Calcium & Vitamin B  

Other General Benefits
Lactose Intolerants, Prevents Cancer, Boosts immune system, Microbiological safety  
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, Helps to slow down signs of ageing, Rich in Lactic acid  
Exfoliates dead skin from body, Gives glowing and flawless skin, Gives a smoother skin, Natural skin softner  

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

Nutritional Importance & Uses
  
  

Uses
-  
-  

Nutritional Importance
Good source of Calcium, Low fat, Rich in probiotics  
Good source of protein  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal bloating, Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Flatulence or gas, Nausea, Nausea, accompanied by vomiting, Rashes in the form of hives, Skin inflammation, Vomiting, Wheezing  
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What is

What is
Mursik is a fermented yogurt drink combined with ash from cromwo. It is prepared in specially made Gourd containers in Kenya.  
  • 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
White  
White  

Flavor
Bitter, Sharp  
-  

Aroma
Milky  
-  

Vegetarian
Yes  
No  

Origin
Kenya  
Italy  

How to make

Serving Size
100  
100  

Ingredients
Pasteurized cow or goat milk  
1 cup of Heavy Cream, 8 cups of Whole Milk, Salt, Vinegar  

Fermentation Agent
Lactobacillus plantarum  
-  

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

Time Duration
  
  

Preparation Time
2- 3 hours  
2- 3 hours  

Cooking Time
-  
30  

Aging time
2 - 4 weeks  
-  

Storage & Shelf Life
  
  

Refrigeration Temperature
39.00 °F  
20
99.00 °F  
5

Shelf Life
Around 3 months  
1- 2 Weeks  

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