Colby-Jack cheese

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Colby-Jack
Country of origin United States
Region, town Wisconsin
Source of milk Cows
Pasteurised
Texture Semi-hard
Aging time
Certification

Colby-Jack, or Cojack, is a cheese produced from a mixture of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses. The cheese is often sought for its visually appealing orange/yellow and white marbled appearance.[1] It is generally sold in a full-moon or a half-moon shape when it is still young and mild in flavor.[2] The cheese has a semi-hard texture. The flavor of Colby-Jack is mild to mellow.[3] The cheese is high in calcium and high in saturated fat.[4]

[edit] Uses

It is commonly used on cheese trays, in salads, sandwiches, casseroles, soups, and sauces.[5] Colby-Jack cheese has been a popular cheese in Mexican dishes.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Colby Jack, Tillamook County Creamery Association, Retrieved November 12, 2007
  2. ^ Cheese Type
  3. ^ Colby Jack Cheese, Retrieved November 12, 2007
  4. ^ Calories in Sargento Fancy Colby-Jack Shredded Cheese, calorie-count.com; Retrieved November 12, 2007
  5. ^ Colby Jack Cheese; Michigan State University, Retrieved November 12, 2007
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