Is cottage cheese a solid liquid or gas?

Here's why:

* It has a defined shape: While it can be spread or scooped, cottage cheese maintains its shape in a container.

* It's not compressible: You can't significantly reduce its volume by pressing on it.

* It doesn't flow like a liquid: It might have some liquid whey separating, but the curd itself doesn't flow freely.

Even though it has a soft texture and contains some moisture, cottage cheese has the properties of a solid.