Food Lens · Dairy
Cottage cheese
Mild, milky, and slightly tangy, with a soft, lumpy curd texture.
Lens analyzedCottage cheese is a fresh, unaged cheese made from curdled milk, sold with its soft curds still visible and suspended in a bit of liquid whey or cream. Curd size ranges from small to large depending on the brand, and it's eaten straight from the tub as often as it's cooked into dishes.
Where it comes from
Cottage cheese gets its name from its origins as a homemade cheese made in rural cottages from leftover milk, needing no aging or special equipment, unlike harder cheeses that take months of care to develop.
Buying it
Check the curd size, small or large, and the fat percentage, since both change the texture and richness noticeably.
Storing it
Keep cottage cheese tightly sealed in the fridge and use it within the window printed on the lid; it sours faster once opened.
Keeps about 10 days in the fridge.
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