what is the difference?

SlimLizzy said:

between yoghurt and ricotta cheese? Nutritionally? no idea both are milk fermented in some way . Texturally its firmer. Flavour? milder. That i do get.

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Yoghurt is just warmed, then fermented by "friendly" bacteria. After a period you have yoghurt.

Yoghurt can be anything from runny to set, and if strained, it is Greek style. It can be mild or more tart - usually dependent on the time left fermenting.

Ricotta is milk warmed, then acid added (e.g. lemon juice or vinegar), plus usually a bit of salt. When the curds separate from the whey, strain off the whey, and strain the curds through muslin. You have ricotta cheese.

Ricotta is a bit like Philadelphia cheese. Home made ricotta is delicious.

Listlad said:

I started a thread a few months back:

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/marscapone-and-other-such-cheeses.165876/

The fat and protein content can be different in ricotta cheese compared to yoghourt. Also salt content.

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Fat and protein levels can be different in yoghurt and ricotta; depending the the milk used and whether the yoghurt is strained or not..