The World in Cheeses
| August 16, 2017
Colby
Colby is a distinctly American cheese. Like many cheeses around the world, it was named for the town where it was invented. In this case, that means Colby, Wisconsin. It’s similar to cheddar, but doesn’t undergo the same finishing process that cheddar does, which means that its softer and moister.
It’s similar to another American cheese, Monterey Jack, but Colby has annatto seeds added, which gives the cheese its orange color and nutty flavor.
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