El Mexicano® Queso Cotija Grating Cheese

Product Information

• Product Details

  

  Cotija is a semi-hard aged cheese with a strong salty flavor made with natural ingredients like part skimmed grade A milk and sea salt. Can be grated, crumbled or sliced. Pan fries beautifully to a golden crisp.Great as a topping for corn on the cob, guacamole, beans, tostadas, sopes, tacos, or mixed into your salad dressing or soup. Known as the "Parmesan of Mexico."

  • Made with grade A pasteurized part-skim milk from cow’s not treated with rBST*
  • Made with sea salt
  • Good source of protein and calcium
  • Real California Milk certified
  • Gluten free certified
  • Halal certified

• Dietary Information

  Gluten Free, No Artificial Ingredients, Pescatarian, Vegetarian

• Nutrition Information

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  Nutrient Density - The amount of beneficial nutrients, like fiber and protein, relative to the calories.

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  • Whole Grains
  • Healthy Fats: Omega-3s

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  • Protein
  • Potassium

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  • Refined Grains
  • Artificial Additives

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  • Added Sugars

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  Nutrition Facts

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  15.0 Servings Per Container

  Serving size1oz (28g)

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  Amount per serving

  Calories90

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  % Daily value*

  Total Fat6g8%

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  Saturated Fat4g20%

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  Trans Fat0g0%

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  Cholesterol25mg8%

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  Sodium480mg21%

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  Total Carbohydrate0g0%

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  Dietary Fiber0g0%

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  Sugar0g0%

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  Added Sugar0g0%

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  Protein7g0%

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  Calcium200mg15%

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  Iron0mg0%

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  Potassium24mg1%

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  Vitamin D0mcg0%

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  *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

  Ingredients
  Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk, Sea Salt and Enzymes.

  Allergen Info
  Contains Milk and its derivates. Free from Cereals and Their Derivatives.

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