VeganoryMilk is an animal-derived dairy ingredient.
Is Giant, minimum 4% milkfat cottage cheese vegan?
Giant · Barcode 0688267020551 · Automated ingredient assessment
No — not vegan
Contains milk, cream, whey. Contains milk, cream, and 1 other ingredient, which are animal-derived.
Why it is not veganmilk, cream, whey
15 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2022-02-10
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What the ingredient list tells us
Cultured pasteurized nonfat milk, milk, cream, contains less than 2% of: whey, nonfat milk, salt, maltodextrin, guar gum, citric acid, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, natural flavor, enzyme, potassium sorbate and carbon dioxide (to preserve freshness).
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Animal-derived ingredients identified
Cream is dairy-derived unless explicitly identified as plant-based.
Whey is derived from milk.
Ingredients with an unresolved source
Natural flavours can come from plant or animal sources.
Mono- and diglycerides can be made from plant or animal fats.
Food enzymes can be microbial, plant-derived, or animal-derived unless their source is stated.
Recognised ingredient entries (15)
cultured pasteurized nonfat milkmilkcreamcontains less than of: wheynonfat milksaltmaltodextringuar gumcitric acidcarrageenanmono and diglycerideslocust bean gumnatural flavorenzymepotassium sorbate and carbon dioxide
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Allergen names found in the ingredient text
Milk
Detected from the recipe text, not a complete allergen declaration or an allergy-safety assessment.
Declared allergens in the record
milk
Precautionary “may contain” information
milk
Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.
Additives listed
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Labels reported by the source
may contain palm oilnon veganvegetarian status unknown
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- B
- Source NOVA group
- 4 of 4
- Veganory indicator
- 62/100
- Indicator inputs
- Nutrition + processing
Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.
| Energy | 97 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.42 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.65 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.42 g |
| Sugars | 3.54 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Protein | 10.62 g |
| Salt | 0.908 g |
| Sodium | 0.363 g |
How our indicator is calculated
When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.
Vegan alternatives to explore
Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.
Vegan Gourmet Shreds Mozzarella Cheese AlternativeFollow Your HeartSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
Chives spreadSheeseSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
Vegan Gourmet Shreds Cheddar Cheese AlternativeFollow Your Heart, Earth IslandSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
Almond Milk Cream Cheese Style Spread- ChiveKite HillSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product matchNot sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).
Questions about this product
Is this answer valid for every Giant product?
No. This page covers Giant, minimum 4% milkfat cottage cheese, barcode 0688267020551. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.
What still needs to be confirmed?
The source of natural flavours, mono- and diglycerides, enzymes needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.
Does “may contain” make it non-vegan?
A precautionary trace statement describes possible cross-contact, not an ingredient intentionally included in the recipe. We keep it separate from the recipe assessment. This distinction does not establish allergy safety.
Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?
No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.
What if my label is different?
Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.
Sources & how this page is made
Product data: Open Food Facts record for 0688267020551 · Open Database License (ODbL).
Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.
Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.
Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.
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