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Lastly, no cottage cheese will be harmed in this test.

As it turns out, opened cottage cheese can be frozen for up to three months.

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It has a slightly tangy taste, akin to sour cream, thats not too overpowering.

Say, fresh strawberries and a drizzle of honey?

Texture:The small to medium-sized, soft curds fall apart on the tongue and arent dense whatsoever.

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However, it quickly dissipated after a few moments, leaving behind a pleasant and creamy aftertaste.

Of course, this is an excellent choice for those looking for a lactose-free option.

This product is kind of what I imagine cottage cheese should always taste like.

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Its the most neutral in flavor, meaning its highly versatile and pairs well with sweet or savory ingredients.

In a word: Inoffensive.

Ive been getting my cottage cheese from Trader Joes long before I started doing my grocery shopping.

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Its no-frills, budget-friendly, and tasty, says Gina Vaynshteyn, Well+Good editorial commerce director.

Texture:As promised on the packaging, this product is, in fact,extracreamy and luxurious.

For those looking for a low-salt product, this ones your best bet.

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Texture:The mouthfeel is everything when it comes to this product.

That said, I tried theirpineapple-flavored versionwhich I wouldnt recommend, personally.

The pineapple tasted like cotton candy more than tropical fruit.

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It was overly sweet and tasted almost artificial.

Admittedly, Id rather mix in fresh fruit than the syrupy pineapple chunks I found swimming in the tub.

Texture:The texture, however, of all Knudsen cottage cheeses are, indeed, very nice.

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Theyre slightly dense and have a pleasant chewiness in every bite.

The mixture is also somewhat watery, but the creamy curds help give this cottage cheese structure and texture.

(It wasnt.)

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Texture:The product has smaller, more uniform curds.

However, they were chewier and denser than the rest of the options.

Not to mention, the price point was, by far, the most wallet-friendly of them all.

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Meanwhile, Well+Good senior food editor, Betty Gold, swears byMeijers Low-Fat Cottage Cheese.

Live it, learn it, love it.

Sincerely, Grandma Betty, long lover of cottage cheese, Gold says.

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TL;DR?

Not to mention, its neutral but highly pleasant, flavor pairs well with just about everything.

And lets take a moment for the texture: Its ethereal, creamy, and luxurious.

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