Colby-Jack
| Colby-Jack | |
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| Other names | Peterson's cheese, Marble Jack |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Region, town | Arena, Wisconsin |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
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Colby-Jack, or Cojack, is a cheese produced from a mixture of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses. It is generally sold in a full-moon or a half-moon shape when it is still young and mild in flavor.[1] The cheese has a semi-hard texture. The flavor of Colby-Jack is mild to mellow.[2] The cheese is high in calcium and high in saturated fat.[3]
Uses
Colby-Jack is commonly used on cheese trays, in salads, sandwiches, casseroles, soups, and sauces.[4] Colby-Jack is a popular cheese in Mexican dishes because of its versatile flavor.
Appearance
Colby-Jack has a shiny orange and white marbled look to it[5]. Colby-Jack is a semi hard cheese with a softness comparable to that of Mozzarella.
Character
It has a soft, mellow flavor[citation needed]. Colby-Jack contains 110 calories in 1 oz (28.0 g) of cheese.
See also
References
- ^ Cheese Type
- ^ Colby Jack Cheese, Retrieved November 12, 2007
- ^ Calories in Sargento Fancy Colby-Jack Shredded Cheese, calorie-count.com; Retrieved November 12, 2007
- ^ Colby Jack Cheese; Michigan State University, Retrieved November 12, 2007
- ^ Colby Jack, Tillamook County Creamery Association, Retrieved November 12, 2007
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