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.
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom, United States |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Pasteurized or unpasteurized |
| 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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