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Scanning the label, this one stands out for its simplicity. You're looking at organic skim milk, organic cream, and organic nonfat milk, with gums for stability and a touch of salt and citric acid. The sugar content is a very low 2g per 100g, which is excellent. The texture is likely smooth and creamy, given the cream and stabilizers, without the starches found in others. It's the kind of pure ingredient list I'd feel good about packing for a quiet lunch at the office, knowing exactly what I'm eating. The trade-off for this clean profile is the organic price tag, which is noticeably higher than conventional options.

This is a classic small-curd format, but the ingredient list tells a story of modern processing. It starts with cultured skim milk, but then brings in modified food starch, calcium phosphate, and notably, artificial color. The sugar sits at 4g per 100g. The texture is likely the familiar, slightly firm curd, but the starch may give it a thicker, more cohesive mouthfeel than a purely dairy-based version. I can see this being a reliable, affordable staple for a quick, protein-heavy snack after a workout. The primary trade-off is the inclusion of artificial color and starches, which moves it away from a 'whole food' approach.

The ingredients are straightforward: cultured fat-free milk and pasteurized fat-free milk, with salt and cultured dairy solids (whey, citric acid, lactic acid). It's a very clean, dairy-focused list. With a sugar content of just 2g per 100g and a sky-high score of 9.8, this is a nutritional powerhouse. The texture is likely the classic, slightly dry small curd, typical of fat-free versions. This is the tub I'd stash in the office fridge for a high-protein, low-fat lunch that keeps me full. The main trade-off is texture; without any fat, it can taste a bit stark and lacks the creaminess of low-fat versions.

This 2% milkfat option balances nutrition and texture. The ingredients list cultured skim milk and cream, whey, and stabilizers like modified food starch and xanthan gum. The sugar is a moderate 3g per 100g. The 2% fat should provide a noticeably creamier and less chalky experience than the fat-free versions, while the starches help retain moisture and create a smooth consistency. This is the perfect tub to keep at home for a versatile, satisfying addition to meals. The trade-off is the presence of starches and gums; if you're looking for a pure dairy product, this isn't it, but they do improve the texture significantly.

This one uses cultured cream and skim milk, plus whey, and a unique set of stabilizers: carrageenan, guar gum, and locust bean gum. It also includes cultured dextrose and sorbic acid. The sugar is on the higher side at 4g per 100g. The use of cultured cream suggests a richer, tangier flavor profile. The gums and carrageenan will give it a very smooth, almost gel-like curd that holds together well. I could see this being a satisfying late-night snack, spread on a few crackers. The trade-off is the complex list of gums and the carrageenan, which some people prefer to avoid.