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DARIGOLD, COTTAGE CHEESE

Name: DARIGOLD, COTTAGE CHEESE
Brand: Darigold, Inc.

Dairy & Eggs USVerified

Label Serving

113 g

Barcode

026400171805

Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026

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Nutritional Level Analysis (per serving)

Fat

low

Saturated fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds

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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE

Good

Mostly positive nutritional profile

Favorable Profile

Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index

BACTIVE

← Nutrient DenseMost Processed →

7.4/10

Health Score

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Energy80kcal

Carbohydrates4.42g

Sugar3.54g

Protein11.5g

Total Fat2.21g

Saturated Fat1.33g

Trans Fat0g

Cholesterol13mg

Fiber0g

Sodium381000mg

Calcium88mg

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How We Score Products•

% Daily Value

Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (113 g) — the label's %RDA

Energy & macronutrients

Energy90 kcalLow5%

Total Fat2.5gLow4%

Saturated Fat1.5g7%

Trans Fat0gLow0%

Cholesterol15mgLow5%

Carbohydrates4.99gLow2%

Total Sugars4g8%

Dietary Fibre0g0%

Protein13gGood source26%

Sodium430530mgOver a day21526%

Minerals

Potassium150mg4%

Calcium99mg10%

Iron0mg0%

Energy, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, added sugars and sodium: FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations 2020 average-adult RDA (2000 kcal · 67 g · 22 g · 2 g · 50 g · 2000 mg). Other macronutrients and minerals/vitamins: WHO / ICMR-NIN 2020 adult reference values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.

Ingredient Transparency

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Ingredients — as printed on the label

CULTURED NONFAT MILK, MILK, WHEY, SALT, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 80, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE*, ENZYMES, CARBON DIOXIDE (TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR)

Contains allergens: Cultured Milk, Milk

Cultured Milk

No NotablesAllergen

Fermenting agent, texture modifier, and flavor enhancer

Milk

No NotablesAllergen

Primary ingredient, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification in food and beverage formulations.

Whey

Under Review

Salt

Moderate

Flavour enhancer, preservative, and textural agent

Guar Gum

E412

No Notables

Thickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier.

Citric Acid

INS 330

No Notables

Acidulant, flavour enhancer, and preservative

Carrageenan

Under Review

Carob Bean Gum

Under Review

Flavoring

Synthetic

Low

flavour

Vitamin A Palmitate

Under Review

Enzymes

No Notables

Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation enhancement

Carbon Dioxide (To Help Protect Flavor)

Under Review

Whey Nonfat Yogurt Powder

Under Review

Carob Gum

Under Review

POLYSORBATE 80

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ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES

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Ingredient	Concern	Function	Notes
1 Cultured Milk Allergen	✓No Notable Concerns	Fermenting agent, texture modifier, and flavor enhancer	Cultured milk is a standard fermented dairy ingredient generally recognized as safe, though it contains recognized milk allergens.
2 Milk Allergen	✓No Notable Concerns	Primary ingredient, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification in food and beverage formulations.	Milk is a globally consumed, nutrient-dense food ingredient that is generally recognized as safe for the general population, while requiring specific labeling for known allergens and lactose considerations.
3 Whey	?Under Review	—	No notable concerns identified
4 Salt	⚠Moderate Concern	Flavour enhancer, preservative, and textural agent	Salt is an essential nutrient and functional food ingredient, though consumption patterns above recommended levels warrant consideration regarding cardiovascular metrics.
5 Guar Gum E412	✓No Notable Concerns	Thickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier.	Guar gum is a well-tolerated plant-derived hydrocolloid widely utilized for texture modification with an established safety profile.
6 Citric Acid INS 330	✓No Notable Concerns	Acidulant, flavour enhancer, and preservative	Citric acid is a universally accepted food ingredient with a well-established safety profile, primarily monitored for dental enamel considerations with high-frequency exposure.
7 Carrageenan	?Under Review	—	No notable concerns identified
8 Carob Bean Gum	?Under Review	—	No notable concerns identified
9 Flavoring Synthetic	✓Low Concern	flavour	Flavorings are widely regulated substances used to modify sensory characteristics, with safety profiles evaluated by international food safety authorities on a case-by-case basis.
10 Vitamin A Palmitate	?Under Review	—	No notable concerns identified
11 Enzymes	✓No Notable Concerns	Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation enhancement	Enzymes are naturally occurring proteins utilized as standard processing aids with an established safety profile in food manufacturing.
12 Carbon Dioxide (To Help Protect Flavor)	?Under Review	—	No notable concerns identified
13 Whey Nonfat Yogurt Powder	?Under Review	—	No notable concerns identified
14 Carob Gum	?Under Review	—	No notable concerns identified
15 POLYSORBATE 80 Indexing with AI...
16 ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES Indexing with AI...

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DARIGOLD, COTTAGE CHEESE

Nutritional Level Analysis (per serving)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

% Daily Value

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