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Make your next fiesta even more
flavorful with Gayo Azul®’s new Cotija
Cheese. Known as the famed
Caribbean Hispanic cheesemakers with a
deliciously Dutch influence, Gayo Azul is the
go-to brand for seriously standout cheese
selections. With a sharp and slightly salty
flavor, as well as a firm and crumbly texture,
this Cotija variety is yet another tasty addition
to Gayo Azul’s already palatable portfolio.
Due to their ability to retain freshness, Dutch
cheese products have been popular in the
Caribbean for over half a century. After their
own cheese wheels started turning, Gayo Azul
introduced the company in the 1960s and has
continued to grow across the country - and the
Gayo Azul
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world - ever since. Their rich taste, with an
emphasis on authentic flavor, can be traced
back to the brand’s rich heritage of both Dutch
and Hispanic cheesemaking.
Perfect for creating delectable Hispanic
dishes, as well as any dish that is ready to take
its tastiness to the next level, Cotija always
delivers deliciousness. Named after Cotija,
Mexico, this Mexican-style cheese which is
made from fresh cow’s milk and then aged
makes all your favorite classics even more
mouthwatering. Use their Cotija cheese to top
street corn, with enchiladas – just sprinkle the
cheese over the tortillas minutes before
removing them from the oven – and for extra
texture on tacos, it serves as an authentic
substitute for shredded cheese. “For decades,
Gayo Azul has been a go-to choice for Hispanic
dishes, and the expansion of our line will surely
bring some added flavor and variety to any
meal, Hispanic or otherwise,” explains Debbie
Seife, Marketing Director of FrieslandCampina,
the parent company of Gayo Azul.
If you want to take part in a fiesta with both
old and new friends across the country, be sure
to sign up for a Chicken Enchilada class with
Jen and Jamey’s Virtual Cooking Classes!
These fun, interactive classes allow you to stay
in touch while cooking up something
scrumptious. “The
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“Cotija complements
ENCHILADA CLASS the Gayo Azul
Creamy Edam that is
the center along with
the chicken, making this one of our most
popular cooking classes,” adds Earnest.
In addition to the newest member of the
Gayo Azul family, you can also enjoy their mild
and creamy Dutch Gouda, fresh white Queso
Blanco - which is ideal for pan grilling - the firm
and flavorful Dutch Edam - perfect for use in
baking dishes or in salads - and Sliced Swiss, a
rindless European variety with a sweet, nutty
taste.
Whether you want to enjoy this versatile
cheese for a snack or serve it as the star of your
next party, just look for the company’s iconic
Blue Rooster – this English translation of Gayo
Azul has become the brand’s official symbol
and is sure to wake you up to what delicious
cheese really looks – and tastes like. Find your
own wedge at local grocers throughout the
Northeast and Southeast, including BJ’s
Wholesale, Fresco Y Mas, Key Foods, Market
Basket, Presidente, Publix, Sedano’s, and Winn
Dixie Supermarkets, as well as Walmart
Supercenters. Check out their website for more
fun and tasty recipes – salud! P
www.gayoazul.com
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