There are four types of commonly available milkfat percentage cottage cheese products. These are nonfat, 1 percent, 2 percent, and regular (4%). Nonfat – This is also known as fat free or 0 percent cottage cheese. read more
Cottage cheese has a mild flavour and is a cheese curd product. The curd is drained but not pressed, so some whey remains and retains moisture. The curd is generally washed to remove the acidity and leave a sweet taste. It is made from different types of milk with different fat levels. read more
Pressed cottage cheese becomes hoop cheese, farmer cheese, pot cheese, or queso blanco. Curd size. Curd size is the size of the chunks in the cottage cheese. The two major types of cottage cheese are small-curd, high-acid cheese made without rennet, and large-curd, low-acid cheese made with rennet. read more