Small Curd Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Trader Joe'sAnalysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This cottage cheese is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having beneficial ingredients like cultured pasteurized nonfat milk and pasteurized milk. The presence of stabilizers such as locust bean gum and agar contributes to its processing level, but the product still provides a good source of protein and calcium. The clean ingredient list and absence of harmful additives help maintain a moderate score within its category.
Key ingredients 10
Cultured pasteurized nonfat milkNeutral
This ingredient is a common dairy base that provides protein and probiotics, contributing to gut health without added fats.
See more about Cultured pasteurized nonfat milk →Pasteurized milkNeutral
Pasteurized milk is a standard dairy ingredient that supplies essential nutrients like calcium and protein in a safe, processed form.
See more about Pasteurized milk →Pasteurized creamNeutral
Cream adds flavor and richness while being pasteurized for safety, though it is used in small amounts here.
See more about Pasteurized cream →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →Nonfat MilkNeutral
Part of Stabilizer. Stabilizers help maintain texture and consistency, ensuring the product remains appealing and stable during storage.
See more about Nonfat Milk →Locust Bean GumNeutral
Part of Stabilizer. Stabilizers help maintain texture and consistency, ensuring the product remains appealing and stable during storage.
See more about Locust Bean Gum →AgarNeutral
Part of Stabilizer. Stabilizers help maintain texture and consistency, ensuring the product remains appealing and stable during storage.
See more about Agar →Vitamin A PalmitateNeutral
Vitamin A Palmitate is added to fortify the product with essential nutrients, supporting vision and immune health.
See more about Vitamin A Palmitate →Carbon dioxideNeutral
Carbon dioxide is used for carbonation or packaging purposes, ensuring freshness and safety without affecting nutrition.
See more about Carbon dioxide →En:e290Neutral
En:e290 (carbon dioxide) is an additive used for packaging or preservation, common in processed foods.
See more about En:e290 →Processing
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