Ingredient

Cottage Cheese

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add cottage cheese for its mild flavor and creamy texture. It is commonly …

What it is

Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese curd product. It is made by curdling milk with a starter culture and rennet, then draining off the whey. The curds are typically lightly salted and may have cream added.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cottage cheese for its mild flavor and creamy texture. It is commonly used in savory dishes like lasagna and casseroles, as well as in dips and salads.

Health notes

Cottage cheese is considered a dairy product and a source of protein and calcium. The FDA lists it as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated dairy products, and cottage cheese is part of a balanced diet. It is generally considered a healthy food when consumed in moderation as part of a varied diet.

Allergen info

Cottage cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cottage Cheese

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Conagra Brands BANQUET Meat Lasagna, 8 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals 119kcal 5.7Protein 3.1Fat 16.7Carbs Conagra Brands HEALHTY CHOICE Lasagna with Meat Sauce, 9.5 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 100kcal 6.7Protein 1.7Fat 13.8Carbs Conagra Brands Lasagna w/Meat Sauce, 96 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 106kcal 7.5Protein 1.3Fat 15.4Carbs Conagra Brands AWARD CUISINE Meat Lasagna, 96 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 132kcal 7.9Protein 5.7Fat 12.8Carbs HY-VEE Lasagna Dinner Other Deli High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 150kcal 7.9Protein 5.7Fat 16.7Carbs BANQUET Lasagna With Meat Sauce, Meat Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 117kcal 5.2Protein 4.2Fat 14.6Carbs Conagra Frozen Foods Lasagna With Meat Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving 97kcal 4.8Protein 3.1Fat 12.3Carbs Wand Group Inc. Shahi Paneer, Mild Tomato Gravy With Cottage Cheese Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 141kcal 5.3Protein 8Fat 12Carbs Axiom Apparel Group Inc. Kitchens Of India, Green Peas & Cottage Cheese Curry Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 120kcal 4Protein 8Fat 8.8Carbs Aramouni Gourmet Foods, Inc. Aramouni's, Dip, Feta & Roasted Garlic, Feta & Roasted Garlic Cheese 214kcal 10.7Protein 17.9Fat 7.1Carbs The Kroger Co. Authentic Italian Lasagna Other Deli High in sodium — 45% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 201kcal 13.2Protein 10.4Fat 13.7Carbs Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Authentic Italian Lasagna Other Deli High in sodium — 45% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 181kcal 13.7Protein 8.8Fat 12.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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