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Flavor of the Week

This is a regular feature showcasing the popularity and potential uses of ingredients on the rise. All data is provided by Datassential.

Flavor of the Week: Cotija imparts Mexican tasteFlavor of the Week: Cotija imparts Mexican taste

Crumbly, salty cheese is appearing on more menus

January 23, 2018

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Cotija cheese originates from Mexico but is appearing on a growing number of restaurant menus in the U.S. A quarter of the population is already familiar with cotija cheese, which is popular in traditional Mexican dishes like elote and tacos, as well as in creative new takes.

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