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Summary
This cottage cheese is ultra-processed, containing multiple additives such as guar gum, carrageenan, and phosphoric acid, which are used to enhance texture and preservation but offer little nutritional benefit. While it does provide protein and calcium from cultured milk, the presence of these additives and the high level of processing limit its healthfulness compared to less processed dairy products.
Key ingredients 10
Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat MilkGood
Provides high-quality dairy protein, calcium, and beneficial cultures from pasteurized nonfat milk.
See more about Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk →CreamGood
Traditional whole-fat dairy ingredient.
See more about Cream →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →Guar GumNeutral
A plant-derived stabilizer used to improve texture and prevent separation.
See more about Guar Gum →Citric AcidNeutral
Used as a natural preservative and to adjust acidity.
See more about Citric Acid →Lactic AcidNeutral
An organic acid commonly used to control acidity and enhance flavor in dairy products.
See more about Lactic Acid →Locust Bean GumNeutral
A plant-based thickener used to improve moisture retention and texture.
See more about Locust Bean Gum →Food StarchNeutral
Used as a thickening and stabilizing agent to maintain creamy consistency.
See more about Food Starch →Phosphoric AcidBad
Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
See more about Phosphoric Acid →CarrageenanBad
Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
See more about Carrageenan →Processing
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