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Cottage Cheese

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Is Cottage Cheese healthy?

Cottage Cheese scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cottage cheese is made with organic ingredients, including cultured pasteurized skim milk and pasteurized cream, which provide high-quality protein and healthy fats.

How processed is Cottage Cheese?

Cottage Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cottage Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Cultured Pasteurized Skim Milk, Organic Pasteurized Cream, Organic Nonfat Milk count in its favor; Organic Guar Gum is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cottage Cheese

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70 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Hospeco Brands Group
Category Cheese
Summary

This cottage cheese is made with organic ingredients, including cultured pasteurized skim milk and pasteurized cream, which provide high-quality protein and healthy fats. The presence of organic guar gum and locust bean gum indicates a moderate level of processing, which slightly impacts the score. Overall, the product maintains a clean label with minimal additives, contributing to its favorable rating.

Key ingredients 7

Organic Cultured Pasteurized Skim Milk
Good

This ingredient provides essential protein and probiotics, supporting digestive health and muscle maintenance.

Organic Pasteurized Cream
Good

Cream adds flavor and richness, contributing healthy fats and calories necessary for energy.

Organic Nonfat Milk
Good

Nonfat milk supplies additional protein and calcium, promoting bone health without added fats.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with minimal health impact.

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Organic Locust Bean
Neutral

Locust bean is a natural thickener and stabilizer, generally considered safe in small amounts.

Organic Guar Gum
Bad

Guar gum is a thickening agent that can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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