Cotija is an aged Mexican cheese made from cow's milk and named after the town of Cotija, Michoacán.[1] White in color and firm in texture, its flavor is salty and milky. "Young" (or fresher) cotija cheese has been described as akin to a mild feta, while aged (añejo) cotija is more comparable in flavor to hard, aged cheeses like Parmesan. Cotija softens when exposed to heat, but does not melt.[2] Made between the summer and fall seasons; this cheese is made with milk from local cattle and is salted before the fermentation process. The manufacturing processes of most cheeses in Mexico are still rustic and traditional, similar to the manufacturing process that was used upon its invention. Due to the traditional means of production of dairy products in Mexico some dairy products have a conflicting shelf-life which leads to earlier expiration. However, some studies suggest components in the fermentation of Cotija Cheese are natural preservatives that can extend the shelf-life of Cotija Cheese and other food products as well.[3]
^Janet Fletcher (16 March 2006). "Cotija puts the accent on Mexican foods". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-10-15.
^Wartzman, Emma (28 August 2019). "The Salty, Crumbly, Addictive Cheese That We'd Find Any Excuse to Eat". Bon Appétit. Condé Nast. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
^Olea-Rodríguez, María de los Ángeles; Chombo-Morales, Patricia; Nuño, Karla; Vázquez-Paulino, Olga; Villagrán-de la Mora, Zuamí; Garay-Martínez, Luz E.; Castro-Rosas, Javier; Villarruel-López, Angélica; Torres-Vitela, Ma Refugio (2 September 2021). "Microbiological Characteristics and Behavior of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcal Toxin during Making and Maturing Cotija Cheese". Applied Sciences. 11 (17): 8154. doi:10.3390/app11178154. ISSN 2076-3417.
Cotija is an aged Mexican cheese made from cow's milk and named after the town of Cotija, Michoacán. White in color and firm in texture, its flavor is...
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mayonnaise and dusted with any of the following: chili pepper, salt, cotijacheese, lime juice and hot sauce. The cut kernels are usually served in a dish...
(seasoned with blackening spices and butter), guacamole, shredded cabbage, Cotijacheese, cilantro, and sliced radishes, drizzled with jalapeño-avocado ranch...
mesquite wood fire spit - Pork Tacos (5-ounces of pork, lime, tortilla and cotijacheese served with "salsa curda" made with jalapeños, white vinegar & sauce...
consists of a small rolled-up tortilla that contains filling, including beef, cheese or chicken. The filled tortilla is then shallow-fried or deep-fried. The...
limited to) combinations of lime juice, chili powder or hot sauce, salt, Cotijacheese, and mayonnaise. In places like Mexico City they are also topped with...
typically served in small cups, topped with chili peppers, lime juice, or cotijacheese. French fries Belgium and United States Potatoes are cut into strips...
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