How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 16 of 16 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Nonfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese With Pineapple
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Flagged concerns
ARTIFICIAL COLOR
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
ASPARTAME
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
MALTODEXTRIN
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
MODIFIED CORN STARCH
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
NATURAL FLAVOR
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
CARRAGEENAN
Intestinal inflammation; may exacerbate IBS; degraded form is carcinogenic.
Full ingredient list
CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, PINEAPPLE, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ASPARTAME*, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND C