Colby-Jack

Colby-Jack
Other names Marble jack
Country of origin United States
Region Wisconsin
Source of milk Cows
Texture Semi-hard
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Colby-Jack, or Co-jack/Cojack,[1] 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.[2] The cheese has a semi-hard texture. The flavor of Colby-Jack is mild to mellow.[3]

Appearance

Colby-Jack has a shiny orange and white marbled look to it.[4] It is a semi-hard cheese with a softness comparable to that of Mozzarella.

Character

Colby-Jack, usually sold young, gains its characterization from its ratios of Colby and Monterey Jack.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wisconsin Cheese: Colby-Monterey Jack. Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.
  2. ↑ "Cheese Type". Mex-recipes.com. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
  3. ↑ Colby Jack Cheese. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
  4. ↑ Colby Jack Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine., Tillamook County Creamery Association. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
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