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Queso cotija

Queso Cotija is a generally cow’s-milk Mexican cheese ranging from crumbly to firm, commonly crumbled or grated over foods and cooked dishes.

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About Queso cotija

Queso Cotija is a Mexican cheese named for the town of Cotija. It is generally made from cow's milk and sold as a firm, crumbly or grating cheese, with a salty, savory flavour; its texture and sharpness vary with aging.

It is often crumbled over food or grated into cooked dishes. Fresher Cotija may be softer and less assertive, while aged versions are drier and more strongly flavoured. Products sold under the name can differ in moisture and salt, so the specific form matters.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Mexican Spanish

queso Cotija

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Queso cotija nutrition & diet

Queso cotija nutritional value

Cheese, mexican, queso cotija

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
366kcal
Protein
20.0g
Carbs
4.0g
Fat
30.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh and aged Cotija can differ in moisture and salt; compare the same style and account for any rind or coating.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Cheese, mexican, queso cotija ↗. 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.

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