Trader Joe's Small Curd Low Fat Cottage Cheese
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Trader Joe's is carried at Trader Joe stores. Find one within 25 miles.
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Summary
This cottage cheese is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having beneficial ingredients like cultured milk and pasteurized cream. The presence of stabilizers such as locust bean gum and agar contributes to its processing level, but the absence of harmful additives like artificial colors or seed oils helps maintain a moderate score. The product provides a good source of protein and calcium, but the processing level prevents it from achieving a higher rating.
Key ingredients 10
Cultured Pasteurized Nonfat MilkGood
This ingredient provides high-quality protein and beneficial probiotics, supporting digestive health and muscle maintenance.
See more about Cultured Pasteurized Nonfat Milk →Pasteurized MilkGood
Pasteurized milk is a good source of calcium and essential nutrients, contributing to bone health and overall nutrition.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Pasteurized CreamGood
Cream adds flavor and richness while providing healthy fats and fat-soluble vitamins.
See more about Pasteurized Cream →Sea SaltGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Sea Salt →Nonfat MilkNeutral
Part of Stabilizer. These stabilizers help maintain product texture and consistency without adding harmful effects.
See more about Nonfat Milk →Locust Bean GumNeutral
Part of Stabilizer. These stabilizers help maintain product texture and consistency without adding harmful effects.
See more about Locust Bean Gum →AgarNeutral
Part of Stabilizer. These stabilizers help maintain product texture and consistency without adding harmful effects.
See more about Agar →Vitamin A PalmitateNeutral
Vitamin A is added to support vision and immune function, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
See more about Vitamin A Palmitate →Carbon DioxideNeutral
Carbon dioxide is used to maintain freshness and carbonation, with no nutritional impact.
See more about Carbon Dioxide →en:e290Neutral
This additive is used as a preservative or anti-caking agent, ensuring product stability.
See more about en:e290 →Processing
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