cottage cheese

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Common questions

Is cottage cheese healthy?

cottage cheese scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cottage cheese contains beneficial ingredients like skimmed milk and whey, which provide essential nutrients and high-quality protein.

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, Cream, Milk Proteins count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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cottage cheese

Migros
68 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Migros Group
Category Cheese
Summary

This cottage cheese contains beneficial ingredients like skimmed milk and whey, which provide essential nutrients and high-quality protein. However, the presence of guar gum and xanthan gum, both processed additives, slightly detracts from its nutritional profile. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the overall clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 7

Cream
Good

A wholesome dairy fat that adds rich flavor and texture without artificial additives.

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Milk Proteins
Good

Concentrated dairy proteins that contribute to the overall protein content of the product.

Skim Milk
Neutral

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

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Whey
Neutral

Liquid whey as a minor dairy ingredient — benign.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

A natural plant-based fiber used to help stabilize texture and prevent separation.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

A commonly used hydrocolloid derived from fermentation, utilized to improve texture and consistency.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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