Protein+ Cottage Cheese

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Common questions

Is Protein+ Cottage Cheese healthy?

Protein+ Cottage Cheese scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cottage cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like skim milk and cultures, which provide essential nutrients and probiotics.

How processed is Protein+ Cottage Cheese?

Protein+ Cottage Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Protein+ Cottage Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Skim Milk Curd, Culture, Cream 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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Protein+ Cottage Cheese

Brancourts
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Arla Foods
Category Cheese
Summary

This cottage cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like skim milk and cultures, which provide essential nutrients and probiotics. However, it also includes synthetic preservatives and vegetable gums, which are processed additives that may cause digestive issues for some individuals. The presence of these additives and the level of processing limit its overall health score.

Key ingredients 10

Skim Milk Curd
Good

High-protein dairy base providing essential amino acids and calcium with minimal processing.

Culture
Good

Beneficial live bacteria that support gut health and fermentation.

Cream
Good

Traditional whole-fat dairy ingredient.

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Skim Milk
Neutral

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

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Non-Animal Rennet
Neutral

Enzyme used to curdle milk, suitable for vegetarians.

Milk Solids
Neutral

Concentrated milk components used to adjust texture and protein content.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Acidity Regulator
Neutral

Food additive used to control pH and maintain product stability.

Preservative
Neutral

Additive used to extend shelf life and prevent microbial growth.

Vegetable Gums
Neutral

Plant-derived stabilizers used to improve texture and prevent separation.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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