Hood 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Chive, 16Oz

Hood 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Chive (16 oz) lives in the refrigerated dairy aisle alongside tubs of cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, sour cream, and refrigerated dips. Packaged in a plastic lidded tub, the product reads as a familiar grocery staple—an everyday branded dairy option from a long-standing regional player. You are likely to reach for it on a weekly run for breakfasts, sandwich and salad assemblies, or when you want a quick savory snack. The flavor profile is tangy and milky with small, slightly springy curds and flecks of onion and chive that add a fresh, herby note; the texture is creamy but textured rather than smooth, spoonable straight from the tub or mixed into recipes. Hood positions this as a straightforward, reliable dairy brand: family-friendly, no-frills, and anchored in trust and regional heritage; marketing leans on quality assurances like Grade A and satisfaction guarantees rather than premium natural or organic claims. The label highlights protein content and cultured pasteurized milk, plus a “natural flavor” mention, but it does not carry organic or non-GMO certification and includes stabilizers and preservatives listed on the ingredient panel. In plain terms, the cottage cheese is made from cultured milk and cream with added dairy proteins, gums, and mild preservatives to maintain texture and shelf life. Typical uses include scooping onto crackers, blending into dips, topping baked potatoes, or pairing with fruit for breakfast—small rituals that keep this tub a versatile fridge habit for busy households.