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COTTAGE CHEESE

Organic Valley® Cottage Cheese is light, fresh-tasting and an excellent addition to your breakfast table. Try it with a slice of melon, between slices of French toast or any time you need a good source of protein in the morning.

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Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese, 15 oz

Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese, 15 oz

Organic Valley Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese is pasteurized made with pasture-raised dairy from small, organic family farms. Our ricotta is vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free with a creamy, award-winning taste that elevates any dish.

Awards:
  • Gold: Los Angeles International Dairy Competition - 2019
  • Gold: Los Angeles International Dairy Competition - 2019

    • Always Organic

    Absolutely NO antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMO anything.

    Storage and Handling

    Keep refrigerated

    Ingredients

    Organic Pasteurized Milk, Organic Vinegar, Salt.

    • USDA Organic
    • Kosher dairy
    UPC# 093966002195
    • Servings per Container 8
    • Servings Size 1/4 cup

    • Amount per Serving

    • Calories 100

    • % Daily Value*

    • Total Fat 7 g9%
    • Saturated Fat 4 g20%
    • Trans Fatty Acid 0 g
    • Cholesterol 20 mg7%
    • Sodium 100 mg4%
    • Carbohydrates 3 g1%
    • Total Sugars 3 g
    • Added Sugar 0 g0%
    • Protein 6 g
    • Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
    • Calcium 150 mg10%
    • Iron 0 mg0%
    • Potassium 60 mg2%
    • Vitamin A 90 mcg10%
    * 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.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Organic Valley® cottage cheese?

    Organic Valley® Cottage Cheese consists of small curds of soft, white cheese that is mixed with cream dressing. The curds are made by adding cultures to pasteurized organic skim milk. Once the cheese forms, it is cooled and cut into smooth, firm curds. The curds are heat-treated and the whey is drained off. The cream dressing is made with cream, salt, and other organic ingredients and mixed into the curds.

    The difference between the full fat and low-fat cottage cheeses is in the dressing: The curds are the same for both, but the low-fat variety uses a reduced-fat dressing. Our cottage cheese does not contain animal by-products, making it a vegetarian product. It is certified kosher.

    Organic Valley produces lowfat and full fat, small curd, grade A, organic cottage cheese. Organic Valley® Cottage Valley is available in 16oz containers.

    What are the nutritional benefits of eating organic cottage cheese?

    Organic Valley® Cottage Cheese is a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin A.

    Why does Organic Valley add gums to the cultured products (cottage cheese and cream cheese)?

    The added gums in the Organic Valley® cultured products act as stabilizers. They are used as a thickening agent and prevent the products from separating. We use organic locust bean gum and/or organic guar gum.

    Is cottage cheese actually good for you?

    When it comes to nutrition, cottage cheese is perhaps best known for its high protein content. Organic Valley® Cottage Cheese has 13 grams of protein per 1/2 cup. Protein is important for many health reasons, including its role in muscle growth and repair. Cottage cheese may support bone health and contains the following bone health-supporting nutrients: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin A. Cottage cheese may support brain health and some brain health-supporting nutrients found in cottage cheese include: vitamin B12, folate, choline, selenium, and riboflavin.

    Which is healthier, cottage cheese or yogurt?

    In a world where yogurt was the ultimate dairy snack is now becoming a cottage cheese-friendly world for a slew of reasons, including cottage cheese’s muscle-building protein, bone health-supporting calcium and creamy taste make it desirable. Organic Valley® Cottage Cheese has 13 grams of protein per 1/2 cup.

    What do you eat cottage cheese with?

    Some ways to include cottage cheese in your diet include:

    • Add a dollop to your baked potato and top it with fresh chives.
    • Add a scoop to marinara sauce for a creamy pasta addition.
    • Include it in a smoothie recipe to add thickness and protein.
    • Top your toast with cottage cheese and drizzle honey on top.
    • Add it to pancake or waffle batter for a protein-packed breakfast.
    • Top a scoop with cinnamon and diced apples.
    • Use it in lasagna recipes instead of ricotta.
    • Substitute blended cottage cheese for sour cream in dip recipes.
    • Add it to your scrambled eggs for a creamier breakfast dish.
    • Pair cottage cheese with kimchi for a gut health-supporting combo.
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