Chontaleno

Made from pasteurized cow's milk
Country of origin: Mexico
Family: Parmesan
Type: semi-hard
Texture: firm
Rind: natural
Colour: white
Flavour: salty
Vegetarian: no
Producers: Peluso Cheese
Alternative spellings: Chontaleno Ahumado

Chontaleno is a Mexican semi-firm, white cheese with a flavourful, salty taste. This cow's milk cheese is often used as a table cheese and also serves as a good cooking medium for baked dishes. Chontaleno is sometimes used as a substitute for dry, grating cheeses like Parmesan, Cotija or Romano. Chontaleno is available smoked as Chontaleno Ahumado.