Colby-Jack | |
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Other names | Marble jack |
Country of origin | United States |
Region | 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. The cheese has a semi-hard texture. The flavor of Colby-Jack is mild to mellow.
Colby-Jack has a shiny orange and white marbled look to it. It is a semi-hard cheese with a softness comparable to that of Mozzarella.
Colby-Jack, usually sold young, gains its characterization from its ratios of Colby and Monterey Jack.