Cotija Cheese Nutrition Facts
Cotija Cheese is a dairy food whose protein, fat, sodium, and moisture depend on the product style. It provides protein, monounsaturated fat, calcium, and magnesium.
Nutrition for 100 g
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Among the Saltiest Category
FDA groups cotija with parmesan, romano and asiago as hard cheeses, the category with the highest sodium baseline of any cheese group in its guidance: 1,579 mg per 100 g in 2010, against a short-term target of 1,500 mg.
Source: FDA
More about allergens
Contains Milk as an intrinsic ingredient. Cross-contact is still possible in packaged products made on shared equipment. Check the actual package and manufacturer warning.
How to choose and store Cotija Cheese
How to choose
Choose refrigerated dairy within its sell-by or use-by date, with intact, well-sealed packaging.
Storage
Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below and follow the date on the package. After opening, keep refrigerated and follow the manufacturer's date and instructions on the package.
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