Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese curd product with a mild flavor. It is made by draining the cheese, as opposed to pressing it, which retains some of the whey and keeps the curds loose. Popular as a diet food due to its low fat content, cottage cheese is often eaten with fruit and vegetables or used as an ingredient in dishes like lasagna.

Important Facts

Country of Origin United States
Milk Type Skim Milk
Milk Treatment Fresh
Fat Content Low-fat, adjustable with cream
Moisture Content High
Rind None
Texture Soft, curdy
Flavor Mild, possibly slightly lemony in traditional versions
Colors White
Age Fresh
Rennet Type Increased dose for quick set, some use rennet

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