Requesón is a whey cheese that finds its roots in South America. This mixed milk cheese (cow, goat and/or sheep) is the region’s take on Italian Ricotta. Unsurprisingly, it gets its name from the Spanish word Requesón which means “made again from cheese”. Read on to discover the nutrition facts for Requesón cheese.
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Nutrition Facts Summary for Requesón Cheese
Due to its low fat and carbohydrate content, Requesón is a great cheese for people who are wanting to lose weight. Moreover, it is suitable for people who are specifically on a low fat or low carb diet. However, for this exact reason, it is not a good cheese for people following a ketogenic diet.
Moreover, like other whey cheeses, Requesón has a high moisture content and relatively high levels of lactose. Hence, people who are lactose intolerant might struggle to digest this South American cheese. All commercial versions of Requesón are made with pasteurised milk. This fact, combined with its lack of rind, make Requesón safe to eat during pregnancy.
References
All the advice relating to what cheeses you can eat during pregnancy in this article is based on the recommendations by health authorities in Australia, the UK and the USA. If you are unsure about what you can or cannot eat, please consult your doctor.
Australia – FSANZ
United Kingdom – NHS
United Sates of America – FDA
