Ricotta Salata Histamine Information

Ricotta Salata, a type of Italian cheese made from whey part of sheep milk, is pressed, salted, and aged for a minimum of 90 days. In terms of its impact on histamine levels, specific studies or concrete research directly focusing on this cheese are lacking. Nonetheless, a general understanding of the histamine content in cheese is possible based on existing literature. Cheeses, particularly those that are aged for extended periods, are known for their high histamine content. As per the information supplied, this includes hard cheese, which goes through a long-ripening process. Ricotta Salata, despite its maturation process, generally falls under the category of a semi-soft cheese, indicating that its histamine level might be lower compared to hard, aged cheeses (Reference: Maintz L, Novak N. Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2007 May 1;85(5):1185-96). However, specific histamine levels in Ricotta Salata cannot be pinpointed without an in-depth scientific analysis. Considering histamine liberators, which encourage the release of histamine in the body, the ingredients of Ricotta Salata (sheep's whey, rennet, and salt) do not fall into this category as per the provided list. Two of the main ingredients in Ricotta Salata, namely milk (in the form of whey) and salt, are not known for their high histamine content, nor for being histamine liberators. Dairy products such as plain milk and certain types of cheese like Swiss and cottage cheese are suggested to contain limited histamine (Reference: Maintz L, Novak N. Histamine and histamine intolerance. The American journal of clinical nutrition. 2007 May 1;85(5):1185-96). The existing body of research neither suggests that the ingredients of Ricotta Salata delay the breakdown of histamine, nor do they lower histamine. In conclusion, while Ricotta Salata is a product developed from longer maturing and hence could contain a certain level of histamine, exact quantities are yet to be reported. Similarly, its ingredients do not appear to liberate histamine or delay its breakdown. This product has not been researched well enough to publish any information; our team is working hard on this. Data will be available soon.