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Hood Cottage Cheese with Chive
Dairy
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Hood Cottage Cheese with Chive

Hood
5.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
17g
Protein
5g
Sugars
580mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hood Cottage Cheese with Chive (5.3 oz) is a single-serve, small-curd cottage cheese that you’ll commonly find in the refrigerated dairy aisle near other cottage cheeses, tub yogurts, dips, and cream cheeses. Shoppers often grab it from grab-and-go coolers alongside prepackaged fruit cups and protein snacks. It suits quick breakfasts, post-workout snacks, lunchbox add-ons, or light dinner sides — easy for meal-prep Sundays, weekend brunch plates, or a protein-rich snack between errands. Hood positions this product as an everyday, value-oriented dairy offering: a legacy New England dairy brand appealing to families and practical shoppers who want familiar, labeled guarantees like “Grade A” and a satisfaction promise. The label leans on wholesome cues — “cultured,” milk/cream, and a 17 g protein callout — rather than organic or non-GMO badges; it contains no organic certification and includes “natural flavor,” which may give a mild health halo without being an explicit health food. Processing context: the product is made from pasteurized milk with added whey protein concentrate, stabilizing gums, and a preservative to maintain texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: expect a cool, slightly tangy dairy flavor with soft, moist small curds and flecks of chive and onion; texture is creamy yet slightly grainy. Packaged in a foil-sealed plastic cup, the ritual is simple — peel, spoon, and eat straight or mix into salads, bagels, or baked potatoes. Its convenience and protein density make it a staple for time-pressed consumers seeking a familiar, savory snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Total Sugars5g
Protein17g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cultured, Pasteurized, Skim, Milk,, Milk, and, Cream,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Whey,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, and, Chive,, Xanthan, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Lactic, Acid,, Sorbic, Acid, and, Carbon, Dioxide, (to, Maintain, Freshness),, Enzymes..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (whey protein concentrate, multiple gums, natural flavor, sorbic acid) and is formulated for shelf texture and preservation, fitting the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Hood Cottage Cheese with Chive

That depends on your definition of healthy! With 17 grams of protein per serving, it's a great option for anyone looking to up their protein intake, especially if you're into fitness or just need a satisfying snack. Just keep in mind the sodium content is a bit on the higher side at 580mg, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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