Hood 4% Cottage Cheese with Pineapple

Hood 4% Cottage Cheese with Pineapple is a single-serve refrigerated dairy cup you'll find in the refrigerated dairy aisle near other cottage cheeses, flavored yogurts, and snackable dairy cups. Packaged in a small 5.3 oz plastic container with a peel-off foil lid, it sits on shelves alongside family-sized tubs and grab-and-go snack options. This product suits a range of shopping trips: quick grocery runs for easy lunches, back-to-school snack prep, and post-workout refueling when a portable protein hit is wanted. Hood positions itself as a traditional, family-focused New England dairy brand—reassuring, dependable, and approachable—targeting busy parents and value-minded shoppers who want a familiar brand with a hint of indulgence. Label cues include “Grade A” and a satisfaction guarantee; the ingredient list touts real pineapple and cultured milk but also lists familiar additive terms like “natural flavor,” stabilizing gums, and modified starch rather than organic or non-GMO badges. In plain terms, it’s a processed dairy product: real milk and fruit are combined with thickeners, protein concentrates, and preservatives to extend shelf life and create a consistent texture. Sensory-wise, expect small, soft curds suspended in a sweet pineapple syrup — a creamy, slightly tangy mouthfeel with fruity pops, and a spoonable ritual of opening the lid and eating straight from the cup or dolloping onto toast or cottage-cheese parfaits. The experience leans convenient and comforting: a portable, sweet-salty snack that bridges childhood taste memories and practical modern snacking.