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Quesillo or Oaxaca cheese

Quesillo, or Oaxaca cheese, is a mild string cheese commonly melted in quesadillas, tacos, and other Mexican dishes.

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About Quesillo or Oaxaca cheese

Quesillo, also called Oaxaca cheese, is a mild Mexican fresh pasta-filata cheese. It is commonly melted in quesadillas, tacos, tortas, and other Mexican dishes, and can also be torn or sliced for fillings and table use.

The cheese has a milky flavour and light saltiness. It is moist and pliable, with a layered, fibrous texture that becomes supple and stretchy when warmed. When heated, the strands soften and fuse without becoming strongly flavoured.

It is made into long strands or ribbons that are gathered into a ball or coil, producing a layered, fibrous appearance. It may be sold as a fresh coil, or shredded or sliced for use. Freshness, salting, moisture, and the tightness of the coil influence firmness, stretch, and ease of shredding.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for quesillo or oaxaca cheese

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English

Oaxaca cheese

English

Cheese, oaxaca, solid

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Quesillo or Oaxaca cheese nutrition & diet

Quesillo or Oaxaca cheese nutritional value

Product example: OAXACA CHEESE (EL VIAJERO)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
286kcal
Protein
21.4g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
21.4g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Portions & preparation

Use the edible Oaxaca cheese as sold or melted, identifying whether it is plain, salted, shredded, or incorporated into a dish. String formation and moisture can vary by formulation. Quesadillas, tacos, and casseroles should be recorded as complete recipes when tortillas, fillings, oils, or sauces contribute substantially.

Compare the right form: Match references to plain quesillo or Oaxaca cheese in the specified fresh or melted form; brand formulation and recipe additions matter.

Diet considerations

Quesillo or Oaxaca cheese is animal-derived dairy and is not vegan. Plain cheese differs from preparations containing cream, meat, beans, vegetables, or sauces. Tortillas and other cereal ingredients create a portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern, while frying fat, coatings, and mixed fillings determine compatibility for the served dish.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Check the coagulant or rennet source: animal rennet and vegetarian alternatives are both relevant to this category.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Check the coagulant or rennet source: animal rennet and vegetarian alternatives are both relevant to this category.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar).
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — OAXACA CHEESE ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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