Tag: Small curd

The origins of cottage cheese date back centuries, with farmers creating a fresh, simple cheese from soured milk. The characteristic lumpy texture is not a flaw, but a deliberate part of the cheesemaking process, caused by the coagulation of milk proteins.

While cottage cheese has been enjoyed for thousands of years, its curd size—small or large—is a modern point of confusion. Despite the visual difference, the real answer to what's better, small or large curd cottage cheese, lies in personal preference for texture and taste, not health benefits.