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Is Cottage Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Friendly Farms

This page reviews Cottage Cheese by Friendly Farms as a dairy. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Carrageenan, Sorbic Acid.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes stabilizers like carrageenan and sorbic acid, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of natural flavor also indicates processing.

Main concern

Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to potential digestive issues.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains cultured nonfat milk, which is a good source of probiotics.
  • Includes milk and cream, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
  • Sorbic acid acts as a preservative, extending shelf life.
  • Grade A whey and nonfat milk contribute to overall dairy quality.

Concerns

  • Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to potential digestive issues.
  • Natural flavor indicates processing, which may obscure ingredient transparency.
  • Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that can raise quality concerns.
  • Sorbic acid, while a preservative, is a synthetic additive that may not appeal to all consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3856755

More from this brand: Friendly Farms products in Zerotox

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Friendly Farms — Cottage Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Carrageenan is a thickener that may raise safety concerns due to potential digestive issues.; Natural flavor indicates processing, which may obscure ingredient transparency.; Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that can raise quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains cultured nonfat milk, which is a good source of probiotics.; Includes milk and cream, providing a creamy texture and flavor.; Sorbic acid acts as a preservative, extending shelf life.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cultured nonfat milk, milk, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Friendly Farms — Cottage Cheese has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes stabilizers like carrageenan and sorbic acid, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of natural flavor also indicates processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Friendly Farms — Cottage Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Friendly Farms products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.

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