11 best cottage cheese producers

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Cottage cheese is one of the best fermented milk products, which contains a storehouse of useful components: protein, calcium, a number of amino acids and trace elements. The food product is characterized by abundant energy and nutritional value, while having a minimum of calories. A wide range of goods is presented on the shelves of stores, depending on the percentage of fat content and the milk used. Natural cottage cheese is difficult to prepare, so you need to purchase a proven and high-quality product. The main rule when buying is to choose natural cottage cheese without additives and vegetable fats. Our experts have studied the market and ranked the top 11 cottage cheese producers.

Rating of the best cottage cheese producers

“Vkusnoteevo” 9%

Rating: 5.0

We included “Vkusnoteevo” in the rating of the best, as the product is characterized by a natural composition, the complete absence of harmful components and other components that increase the shelf life or improve the taste of the product. According to a nationwide vote, in which about 300000 consumers took part, Vkusnoteevo cottage cheese was recognized as the best in Russia. Preservatives, starch, dyes and other additives, according to clinical trials, are completely absent. Cottage cheese is the best among competitors for baby food.

The composition includes normalized skimmed and whole milk, starter culture of lactic acid microorganisms. Convenient sealed packaging of 300 and 750 grams can be opened and closed several times without compromising the properties of the product. Taste qualities are characterized by softness and tenderness without bitterness and sourness. Experts highlight the absolute safety and naturalness of the product. “Vkusnoteevo” is a representative of the middle price category, characterized by an optimal ratio of price and quality.

Pershinsky 9%

Rating: 4.9

The Tyumen manufacturer of dairy products occupies one of the leading positions in our rating due to the high quality of the manufactured product and its compliance not only with state, but also with international standards. The manufacturer of cottage cheese is the owner of the Russian Quality Mark. The product has a natural composition without the presence of harmful components. Starch, preservatives, additives or vegetable fats are completely absent. The product has a crumbly and delicate texture, has a soft and delicate taste without sourness. The composition includes natural pasteurized milk and fermented sourdough.

Convenient packaging of 250 and 450 grams allows the consumer to choose the appropriate volume of the product, as well as use it without compromising the main taste properties. Experts highlight the high safety and naturalness of cottage cheese. The manufacturer indicates on the packaging that raw materials supplied from their own dairy farms are used for the manufacture of the product. The price category is affordable for buyers. The shelf life is above average, but within the limits of the permissible according to GOST.

“Savushkin product” “Soft gentle” 5%

Rating: 4.8

Cottage cheese “Savushkin product” of the Belarusian manufacturer “Brest-Litovsk” has a century-old history and deserves the third place in our rating. Clinical trials have been conducted repeatedly and have always shown positive results in accordance with state standards. The composition does not contain harmful components in the form of starch, dyes, thickeners or other additives. The consistency of the food product is characterized by a moderate degree of density without the presence of large lumps or abundant whey. The taste is soft, milky and creamy. There is no characteristic sourness or bitterness.

The composition of cottage cheese “Soft gentle” includes natural skimmed milk, fermented lactic acid microorganisms, sourdough and pasteurized cream. A distinctive feature is a short shelf life, which indicates high-quality products that are not subject to additional processing. The price category is average, despite the high quality of the goods.

White City 9%

Rating: 4.7

Cottage cheese “White City” is a Russian-made product. It is of high quality and low content of harmful components. According to clinical studies, the product does not contain antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals, radionuclides and other pathogenic microorganisms. The amount of proteins and calcium is normal. Cottage cheese has passed more than one series of tests in laboratories and has become the owner of several certificates of compliance with state and international requirements. The product was awarded the Russian Quality Mark.

The composition includes natural pasteurized milk and an abundant amount of lactic acid bacteria, resulting in high-quality cottage cheese. The actual weight corresponds to that declared on the package. This indicates a normal degree of sealing, which prevents the drying process. The shelf life of a food product is 5 days, due to the absence of chemicals in the production technology. The price category is affordable for the buyer.

SLAMO 9%

Rating: 4.6

Slavmo is a product manufactured on the territory of the Republic of Karelia. It has high quality and optimal cost, therefore it deserves a place in our rating. The food product contains a large amount of proteins and carbohydrates (about 15% of each), which makes it nutritious and healthy. According to the conducted clinical trials, the product is recognized as safe and meets state standards. Based on the results of laboratory tests, the products were awarded the Russian Quality Mark. The composition does not contain antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals, starch, dyes and other additives. The taste is pronounced, without sourness or bitterness. Packing is carried out in standard paper packages of 300 gr.

For production, pasteurized milk, sourdough and a coagulating enzyme are used. Consumers note the standard degree of curd moisture and the absence of excess whey. The price category, despite the high quality of the goods, is average and is affordable for buyers. The shelf life is short, which indicates the prevention of the use of additives that inhibit oxidation in the manufacturing process.

Krasnogorsk 9%

Rating: 4.5

The Kirov manufacturer of dairy products is distinguished by a wide range of packaging, which can be made in the form of plastic containers, flow-packs, plastic bags, as well as bags for bulk purchases of 3, 5 and 10 kg, packed in plastic boxes. Dairy products are made from raw materials supplied from our own farms, which are transported to the factory every morning and ensure the freshness of the finished goods. A variety of containers allows the consumer to choose a convenient way to store cottage cheese. The food product does not contain preservatives, dyes, starch, soy, phytosterols and other additives. The taste is rich, milky, not bitter. The consistency is dense, with a small amount of serum at the bottom of the package.

The composition includes natural pasteurized milk, enzyme starter and the required amount of lactic acid bacteria. Cottage cheese has a large number of trace elements. Bifidobacteria contribute to the breakdown of food in the intestine and its direct assimilation. The price of the goods is below average, which attracts the attention of the consumer. The shelf life of the product is optimal and is no more than 7 days.

President 9%

Rating: 4.5

“President” is a classic Russian representative of fermented milk products, which is characterized by a large granular structure and moderate humidity. The taste of cottage cheese is soft, pleasant, without the presence of sourness or bitterness. The product is distinguished by the complete absence of vegetable fats, dietary supplements and starch. “President” has high levels of protein and calcium, making it one of the best in baby food rankings. Curd has passed clinical trials and has a certificate of compliance with state requirements for fermented milk products.

The composition of the product includes natural normalized milk, enzyme preparation of microbial origin and sourdough. Consumers characterize President cottage cheese as a worthy and high-quality product, but they highlight some disadvantages. Inconvenient packaging, which is only available in 450 and 900 g, does not allow you to buy a small amount of the product. The taste of the food product is not pronounced, for this reason it is excellent for baby food.

Curd “Chistaya liniya” 9%

Rating: 4.5

Chistaya Liniya cottage cheese is a proven and high-quality product of a Russian manufacturer. In its composition, in addition to the main components in the form of natural pasteurized milk, bacterial starter and clotting enzyme, it contains the necessary components: protein, amino acids and other trace elements. The percentage of calcium differs from that stated on the package, however, it meets the state requirements for food fermented milk products. The content of fatty acids in the product is 9% and is moderate. The composition does not contain vegetable fats, starch, preservatives and other additives. The structure is crumbly and tender, while it has a pleasant taste without sourness.

Nutritionists recommend using cottage cheese with the indicated fat content for children and adults who are not obese or diabetic. The price category of the product is above average, but it justifies the quality. A long shelf life of 30 days may indicate that the cottage cheese is subject to strong sealing and includes chemicals to retain the main properties and quality.

BREST-LITOVSK 9%

Rating: 4.4

The Belarusian manufacturer of cottage cheese “Brest-Litovsk” is characterized by high-quality products. The product has a natural composition and the absence of harmful components. Starch, preservatives, additives or vegetable fats are completely absent from the food product. Cottage cheese fully complies with the norms of state requirements for fermented milk products. It is characterized by an abundant content of carbohydrates, which exceeds the amount indicated on the package, but complies with GOST standards. A distinctive feature is a pronounced milky smell and a dense texture.

The composition of the product includes natural pasteurized milk with the addition of fermented milk starter. Consumers note that the product is suitable for use as an accompanying ingredient in baking bakery products. The company’s website has its own section of recipes, which are divided depending on the calorie content, the products used and the cooking time. The disadvantages of cottage cheese are its yeasty taste and uneven ratio of calcium and phosphorus, which is not typical for products in this category.

Kuban Burenka 9%

Rating: 4.3

The Russian manufacturer has been producing Kubanskaya Burenka cottage cheese for a long period of time and supplies raw materials from its own dairy farms. In addition, on all farms, cows are kept in open areas and eat natural grass. The product has passed a number of clinical trials. According to the results of the first laboratory studies, the composition of the cottage cheese was relatively safe, with the exception of the presence of a small amount of antibiotics: levomycetin and tetracycline. The second samples refuted the results of the initial ones and proved the compliance of the food product with the quality standards of fermented milk products. The product does not contain starch, dyes, preservatives and other additives. The structure is dense, moderate moisture content, without excessive whey content. The taste is milky with a slight sourness.

Cottage cheese is made from natural pasteurized (sometimes powdered reconstituted) milk, a sufficient amount of lactic acid bacteria, which ensure the saturation of cottage cheese with microelements and useful properties. The actual weight of the product corresponds to that declared on the packaging. The price of the goods is below the average in this category and is very attractive to buyers. The shelf life of the product is 30 days.

Cottage cheese “House in the village” 0,2%

Rating: 4.2

“House in the Village” is a bright representative of fat-free products among cottage cheese producers. The manufacturer is located in Moscow and has a website with its own recipe book. Deliveries of goods cover all regions of the Russian Federation. The taste qualities of cottage cheese are cloying and characteristic sourness due to the strong fermentation of the product and the minimum percentage of fatty acids – 0,2%. The structure of the product is loose and crumbly, with a pleasant smell. Cottage cheese meets the standards for the number of yeast and lactic acid bacteria. However, the amount of calcium exceeds the allowable rate for low-fat foods.

According to the expert assessment, the food product does not include dyes, additives and starch, however, the milk used is characterized by a violation of the temperature regime during pasteurization or its duration. Curd is suitable for use by consumers who are diabetic, obese or on a strict diet. The shelf life of the product is 30 days, which indicates the use of additional technologies and chemicals to preserve the freshness of the cottage cheese. The price of the goods does not correspond to its quality and is overpriced.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.