Cottage Cheese

Cottage Cheese

Dairy Good year-round
Used in 11 of 202 cuisines (5%)

Mild and creamy with a soft, lumpy texture; cottage cheese offers a refreshing taste that is subtly tangy. Its lightness makes it a favored ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.

Where it comes from

Cottage cheese has roots in rural Europe, where it was made from leftover milk after butter production, embodying resourcefulness in cooking.

In the kitchen

Cottage cheese serves as a protein-rich addition to salads, desserts, or blended into smoothies, enhancing dishes with its unique texture.

Across cuisines

Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese with a mild, slightly tangy flavor and a lumpy texture. It is often used in salads, as a topping, or in desserts. Its low-fat content makes it a popular choice for health-conscious diets.

Nutrition (per 100g)

98kcalCal
11.1gProtein
4.3gFat
3.4gCarbs
0.0gFiber

Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database

Flavor affinities

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