
Lactaid 4% Cottage Cheese, 16Oz.
What You Should Know
Lactaid 4% Cottage Cheese 16 oz sits in the refrigerated dairy aisle, often on the same shelf as regular and low-fat cottage cheeses, lactose-free milks, and small tubs of Greek yogurt. You might spot it near specialty lactose-free products and protein-rich snacks. It is a grab for shoppers planning quick breakfasts, weekday lunches, post-workout snacks, or low-effort brunch spreads. Pack it for meal-prep Sunday to top baked potatoes, fold into pancakes, or pair with fruit and crackers for an afternoon pick-me-up. Lactaid positions itself culturally as the go-to solution for people who love dairy but are lactose intolerant—practical, mainstream, and reassuring. Its marketing leans on digestibility and inclusion, targeting adults and families who want the taste and protein of dairy without stomach upset. The label leans into health halos rather than organic messaging: calls out easy digestion and real cottage cheese, highlights protein and lactose-friendly framing, but offers no organic certification and no child-focused mascots. On the ingredient list you see cream and cultured milk alongside whey protein concentrate, stabilizing gums, natural flavor, and preservatives; in plain terms this is a processed dairy product engineered for creamy texture and shelf stability. Sensory experience is smooth and creamy with small to medium curds, a mild tang, and a spoonable, slightly rich mouthfeel from the 4% fat; it comes in a plastic tub with a peelable lid ideal for spooning straight from the container. Rituals around it are casual and tactile—layering with fruit, spreading on toast, or scooping between crackers—making it a familiar, convenient dairy staple in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Cultured, Pasteurized, Skim, Milk, and, Cream,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Whey,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Lactase, Enzyme*,, Xanthan, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Lactic, Acid,, Sorbic, Acid, and, Carbon, Dioxide, (to, Maintain, Freshness), and, Enzymes., *Ingredient, Not, Found, in, Regular, Cottage, Cheese..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients and additives such as whey protein concentrate, multiple stabilizing gums, natural flavors, and preservatives, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about Lactaid 4% Cottage Cheese, 16Oz.
Lactaid cottage cheese can be a great source of protein, packing in 13 grams per serving, which is fantastic for muscle repair and satiety. It’s relatively low in calories at 110 per half-cup, making it a solid choice for a snack or part of a meal. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can mean different things to different folks — if you're watching your sodium, for instance, the 440 mg per serving might be something to consider.
