Flavor: Mild Color: White Texture: Firm, moist Description: Hispanic cheese similar to Ricotta but does not melt when heated. Use in sandwiches, salads, with fruit or in cooked foods.
Flavor: Sharp, piquant Color: Light yellow Texture:Hard to very hard, depending on age Description: Italian cheese typically grated over cooked foods or salads.
Flavor: Mild, nutty Color: White Texture: Semi-firm, creamy Description: Nutty flavor of Swiss without the sharpness. Enjoy in sandwiches, and melted on different foods.
Flavor: Mild, slightly tangy Color: White Texture: Semi-firm to firm, creamy Description: Hispanic cheese similar to mild Cheddar or tangy Jack. Enjoy as a snack or in cooked foods and fondues.
Flavor:Mild Color: White Texture: Firm, moist Description: aka Queso Para Frier. Crumbled onto fruit, beans, salads and other dishes. Can be fried without melting. (Called Queso Para Frier when sold as a frying cheese.)
Flavor:Very mild, semi-sweet Color: White Texture: Soft, moist, grainy Description: Hispanic version of Ricotta used in salads, dips, cooked foods and desserts.
Flavor:Very mild, semi-sweet Color: White Texture: Soft, moist, grainy Description: Italian cheese that's slightly sweeter than cottage cheese, with a smoother texture. Good in salads, dips, cooked foods and desserts.
Flavor: Sharp, piquant Color: Light yellow Texture:Hard to very hard, depending on age Description: Italian cheese similar to Parmesan but more piquant and salty. Same uses as Dry Jack and Parmesan.