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Lactaid Pineapple Cottage Cheese
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Lactaid Pineapple Cottage Cheese

Lactaid
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
10g
Protein
13g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lactaid Pineapple Cottage Cheese is a refrigerated, lactose-free flavored cottage cheese sold in a 16 oz plastic tub you’d find in the dairy case next to regular and flavored cottage cheeses, single-serve fruit yogurts, and other lactose-free dairy products. It’s positioned as an approachable, family-friendly snack for people who avoid lactose but still want familiar dairy experiences. You’ll commonly see it on grocery runs for quick breakfasts, lunchbox packing, post-workout protein boosts, or as a spoonable afternoon snack—also useful for weekend brunch spreads paired with crackers, granola, or fresh fruit. Lactaid’s brand positioning emphasizes digestive ease and trusted lactose-free credentials; marketing leans toward practical health and convenience rather than artisanal or organic cues. The label leans on health halos like “lactose free” and “100% real cottage cheese,” uses bright, kid-friendly imagery and flavor cues (pineapple) but does not carry organic certification. Ingredient-wise it blends cultured skim milk and cream with pineapple and sugar plus concentrated dairy ingredients, stabilizers and preservatives—plainly a shelf-stable-tasting, industrially formulated flavored cottage cheese. Sensory notes: spoonable, creamy curds with sweet-tart pineapple pieces and a mildly salty tang; the texture is a balance of soft curds and syrupy fruit, in a resealable tub commonly eaten straight from the container or dolloped on toast or crackers. Rituals around it are casual and quick—grab-and-eat snacks, easy family lunches, or mixing into a savory bowl—making it a convenient, familiar option in American refrigerated dairy aisles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein10g
* 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, and, Cream,, Pineapple,, Sugar,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Water,, Whey,, Lactase, Enzyme*,, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Locust, Bean, 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
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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, gums, whey protein concentrate, natural flavor, sorbic acid) and is formulated as a flavored, shelf-oriented product, which aligns with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Lactaid Pineapple Cottage Cheese

Healthiness can be a bit subjective, but Lactaid Pineapple Cottage Cheese offers a decent protein punch with 10 grams per serving, which is great for muscle maintenance and satiety. It does have added sugars, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, you might want to factor that in. It's not exactly a superfood, but if you're looking for a tasty snack or a protein boost, it can fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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post-workout
back-to-school

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