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Queso anejo Mexican cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 373 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 43%
- Carbohydrate 4.6 g 2%
- Fat 30 g 38%
- Saturated fat 19 g 95%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 4.6 g —
- Sodium 1131 mg 49%
- Cholesterol 105 mg 35%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 64 µg 7%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.26 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.5 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.21 mg 16%
- Niacin (B3) 0.03 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.25 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 1.4 µg 57%
- Choline 15.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 680 mg 52%
- Iron 0.47 mg 3%
- Magnesium 28 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 444 mg 36%
- Potassium 87 mg 2%
- Zinc 2.9 mg 27%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 14.5 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 373 | 21 g | 4.6 g | 30 g |
| 1 × cup, crumbled | 132 g | 492 | 28 g | 6.1 g | 40 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 106 | 6.1 g | 1.3 g | 8.5 g |
| 2 × cup, crumbled | 264 g | 985 | 57 g | 12 g | 79 g |
| ½ × cup, crumbled | 66 g | 246 | 14 g | 3.1 g | 20 g |
| 3 × cup, crumbled | 396 g | 1477 | 85 g | 18 g | 119 g |
| 4 × cup, crumbled | 528 g | 1969 | 113 g | 24 g | 158 g |
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Questions about Queso anejo Mexican cheese
What does queso añejo taste and feel like?
It is an aged Mexican cheese with a firm, dry, crumbly texture and a strong, salty, tangy flavour. Some versions have a chilli-coated rind.
Does queso añejo melt well?
It softens when heated but usually does not melt into a smooth, stretchy sauce. Crumble or grate it over food just before serving, rather than using it as the main cheese in a sauce.
How do you use queso añejo?
Grate or crumble it over enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, refried beans or grilled corn. Its salty tang makes it especially useful as a finishing cheese, so add a little, taste, then add more if needed.
What can you use instead of queso añejo?
Cotija is the closest substitute: it is also a firm, salty Mexican cheese that works well crumbled over dishes. Finely grated Parmesan can stand in when cotija is unavailable, though its flavour is different.
Is queso añejo the same as queso cotija?
Not exactly. Queso añejo means aged cheese and can describe more than one style; cotija is a named Mexican cheese that is commonly aged and used in a similar way.
How should you store queso añejo after opening?
Wrap it in baking paper or waxed paper, then place it in a sealed container in the fridge. Keep it away from damp foods, and grate or crumble only what you need so the rest stays dry.
Is queso añejo very salty?
Yes, its pronounced saltiness is part of its character. It contains 1131 mg sodium per 100 g, so use it as a topping and go lightly with other salty ingredients in the same dish.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172201 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
