Whether you love it or hate it, cottage cheese is trending. This high-protein dairy food is the darling of social media. It's featured in recipes for high-protein ice cream, pancakes, dips and more.

However, this soft cheese is divisive — those who like cottage cheese really love it, while others, well, loathe it. The hatred is no surprise since it's made from curdled milk, but not in a bad way.

Cottage cheese is made by combining milk with live active cultures that convert the lactose into lactic acid. The acid separates the milk into solids — fats and protein, aka the curd — and liquid, aka whey. After draining some of the liquid, the curd is cut and mixed with the remaining whey and additional cream and salt. The final product is a creamy and thick soft cheese that is spreadable, sa

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