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Nancy's Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
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Nancy's Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese

Nancy's
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
14g
Protein
3g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nancy's Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese is a familiar refrigerated find in the dairy case, typically shelved alongside other organic yogurts, cultured creams, sour cream and the specialty cheese section. Packaged in a 16 oz plastic tub with a resealable lid and bold organic seals, the product reads as a wholesome, slightly upscale pantry staple: "organic" and "live probiotic cultures" are prominent on the label, with a short ingredient list (whole milk, cream, nonfat milk, salt, and cultures) that reinforces a natural, clean-image health halo. Expect a mild, tangy aroma and a creamy-curd texture — soft, moist curds suspended in a rich, slightly silky whey from the whole milk and cream — that invites spooning straight from the tub, dolloping on toast, folding into fruit or baking into savory dishes. Nancy's positions this item toward health-conscious shoppers who care about organic certification, probiotics, and minimally altered dairy: young families, people who follow clean-eating trends, and shoppers looking for protein-forward, fridge-ready convenience. The label avoids cartoon kid-branding and instead leans on artisan, small-batch cues and probiotic benefits, making it feel both practical and a little premium. In processing terms it’s pasteurized milk that’s cultured and curtained into curds — a simple industrial step rather than heavy formulation. Rituals around it range from weekend brunch parfaits and post-workout protein bowls to meal-prep snacks and quick savory spreads, fitting smoothly into American grocery life as a versatile, comforting, and familiar cultured dairy product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars3g
Protein14g
* 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

Organic, Pasteurized, Whole, Milk,, Organic, Pasteurized, Cream,, Organic, Pasteurized, Nonfat, Milk,, Salt,, 4, Strains, of, Lactic, Cultures,, Live, Probiotic, Cultures:, L., Acidophilus,, Bifido, Bacterium, Lactis..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This cottage cheese is a processed food (NOVA 3): milk and cream are pasteurized and fermented with added salt and starter cultures, but it contains no industrial additives or ultra-processed ingredients typical of NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Nancy's Organic Whole Milk Cottage Cheese

Absolutely! Nancy's cottage cheese is packed with protein—14 grams per serving, to be exact—which makes it a great choice for muscle maintenance and satiety. It's also low in sugar and free from added sugars, artificial ingredients, and preservatives, making it a wholesome option for a snack or meal addition.

Perfect For

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post-workout

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