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Cottage Cheese

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Is Cottage Cheese healthy?

Cottage Cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cottage cheese contains cultured pasteurized skim milk and cream, which provide high-quality protein and beneficial probiotics.

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, Cultured pasteurized skim milk and cream counts 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

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75 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Lactalis
Category Cheese
Summary

This cottage cheese contains cultured pasteurized skim milk and cream, which provide high-quality protein and beneficial probiotics. However, it includes tapioca starch and vitamin A palmitate, which are added for texture and fortification, respectively, indicating a moderate level of processing. The presence of these additives and the processed nature of the product limit its score, despite the nutritional benefits of the primary ingredients.

Key ingredients 4

Cultured pasteurized skim milk and cream
Good

This ingredient provides high-quality protein and essential nutrients like calcium. The pasteurization process ensures safety by eliminating harmful bacteria. Culturing adds beneficial probiotics that may support gut health.

Benefits

Rich in protein and calcium, supporting bone health and muscle maintenance. Probiotics from culturing may enhance digestive health.

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Tapioca starch
Neutral

Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent and is derived from the cassava root. It is a gluten-free carbohydrate source with minimal nutritional value. It is generally considered safe and non-allergenic.

Benefits

Provides a gluten-free thickening option for texture enhancement.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation. It is a common culinary ingredient but does not provide additional nutritional benefits. Excessive consumption may lead to health issues like hypertension.

Risks

High sodium intake can contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular issues.

Benefits

Enhances flavor and acts as a preservative in food products.

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Vitamin A palmitate
Neutral

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

Risks

Potential for vitamin A toxicity if consumed in large amounts over time.

Benefits

Helps prevent vitamin A deficiency, supporting vision and immune function.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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