Dairy|Cheese | Vegetarian Diet (if microbial rennet)

Queso Fresco

Bos taurus (cow's milk) or Capra aegagrus hircus (goat's milk) Allergens: Milk|Dairy
Queso Fresco

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (Animal product)
  • Primary Cuisine Mexican|Latin American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk (or goat/sheep)

O Que É Queso Fresco?

A fresh, unripened, crumbly white cheese, traditionally made from cow's milk (or a blend), with a mild, salty, and slightly tangy flavor.

Qual o Sabor de Queso Fresco?

Queso Fresco tem um sabor mild, salty, slightly tangy, milky com aromas de fresh, milky, clean.

Taste
Mild, Salty, Slightly tangy, Milky
Texture
Crumbly, Soft, Moist, Non-melting (softens)
Aroma
Fresh, Milky, Clean
Acidity
Low-Med

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories280 kcal
Total Fat22 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Trans Fat0.8 g
Cholesterol70 mg
Protein21 g
Total Carbohydrate2 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars2 g
Calcium700 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium100 mg

Segredo do Chef

For the best texture in warm dishes, crumble Queso Fresco over food just before serving, as it softens rather than truly melting.

Substitutos e Proporções de Queso Fresco

O melhor substituto para Queso Fresco é Feta Cheese, usado na proporção de 1:1. Provides similar crumbly texture and salty, tangy flavor, though often stronger.

Substitutos para Queso Fresco com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Feta Cheese Melhor 1:1 Provides similar crumbly texture and salty, tangy flavor, though often stronger.
Ricotta Salata 1:1 A firmer, drier ricotta that crumbles well, offering a mild, salty taste.
Indian Paneer 1:1 Non-melting, mild fresh cheese with a firm texture; can be crumbled or cubed.
Cotija Cheese (if available) 1:1 A dry, salty, crumbly Mexican cheese, often used grated; stronger flavor than queso fresco.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Queso Fresco

  1. Look for expiration date.
  2. Store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator; best consumed fresh.

O Que Combina Bem Com Queso Fresco?

  • Tacos
  • Enchiladas
  • Salads
  • Soups
  • Beans
  • Corn
  • Avocado
  • Chili.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Queso Fresco?

Mild|Salty|Slightly tangy|Milky Fresh|Milky|Clean

Qual é um bom substituto para Queso Fresco?

O melhor substituto é Feta Cheese (1:1). Provides similar crumbly texture and salty, tangy flavor, though often stronger.

Como escolher e armazenar Queso Fresco?

Look for expiration date. Store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator; best consumed fresh.

Receitas Usando Queso Fresco

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