Colby-Jack

Colby-Jack
Other names	Marble jack
Country of origin	United States
Region, town	Arena, Wisconsin
Source of milk	Cows
Texture	Semi-hard

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 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. Colby-jack is of the mold species.

Character

Colby Jack Usually sold young gains its characterization from its ratios of Colby and Monterrey Jack. It is noted as having a range from mild to sharp and non-spicy to spicy flavor. Colby-Jack contains 110 calories in 1 oz (28.0 g) of cheese.

See also

• Marble cheese

References

1. ^ "Cheese Type". Mex-recipes.com. http://www.mex-recipes.com/cheese-type.html. Retrieved 2010-05-14. 
2. ^ Colby Jack Cheese. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
3. ^ Calories in Sargento Fancy Colby-Jack Shredded Cheese, calorie-count.com. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
4. ^ Colby Jack Cheese; Michigan State University. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
5. ^ Colby Jack, Tillamook County Creamery Association. Retrieved November 12, 2007.