Each culture makes a different kind of cheese. After the cheese cultures for a period again dependent on the cheese , rennet is added to the cheese to make a gel.
While most rennet is animal based, there is also a vegetarian option. Once the cheese has hardened into a gel, the solid milk curds and the whey are separated. Workers shape the salted curd into blocks. Sometimes, the block of cheese is aged for a particular period, and other times, the cheese is better the fresher it is. Colby cheese is an American cheese dyed to appear orange in color.
While some people compare Colby to cheddar, they taste very different. Cheddar can be sharp or mild, but Colby cheese is always mild. This is because Colby is softer than cheddar, with a more open texture. The moisture content of Colby is also higher. People can eat cheddar months or years after it is aged.
With a Colby cheese, the younger the cheese is, the better it is. In fact, if you really like creamy cheeses, eat a fresh Colby cheese as fast as you can. Longhorn cheese is called that not because it is a flavor of cheese, but because it is a shape of the cheese.
Rennet is added to separate the curds from the whey. The curds are then gently heated, which will release even more whey. This is process is done for many types of cheeses. Then the curds are cut into small pieces and then pressed into molds. The cheese is aged for how ever long the cheesemaker wants to. Colby cheese did originate in Colby, WI but since production has moved elsewhere.
This is a call to the people of Colby - bring it back!!! The difference in Colby making is that you wash the curds with water. This reduces the acid in the cheese, creating a milder product.
The cheese also doesn't undergo the cheddaring process that removes more whey. Colby is only aged for a short period. You might think they really don't taste different. Sometimes that is actually true. A lot of the cheap Colby you find in the store is almost indistinguishable from mild cheddar - I kind of question whether it is made the same exact way, with just the name Colby slapped on.
Legit Colby does taste different than Cheddar. Since Colby is washed with water, the acid is reduced, creating a cheese that is a bit sweeter and less tangy in flavor. Colby is rarely aged very long so it doesn't develop the bite that a sharp cheddar would. The range in flavor of Cheddar is a lot bigger than that for Colby.
The biggest difference you will notice is the moisture content of the cheese. Colby is more moist than Cheddar, especially aged Cheddar. Since Colby does not undergo the cheddaring process, there is more whey that the cheese retains. If I am just eating the cheese on top of a cracker I can appreciate that added moisture.
The cheese taste creamier on the tongue. You could easily crump it like Feta or Quesco Fresco, but not nearly as moist as either of those cheeses. Trying to make a slice of it with a knife was futile.
I had to drink a glass of water to be able to get the cheese down without choking. Colby has such a mild and smooth flavor that it will pair well with many wines. Avoid something too fruity as it might overpower the cheese entirely. We recommend Syrah or Shiraz if you prefer red wine, or a Riesling for white wine lovers. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Search Search. What is Colby Cheese? How is it made?
History of Colby Cheese This cheese was developed in the late 19th century by Joseph Steinwand, the son of a Wisconsin cheese maker. We believe in tradition, producing everything from Italian classics, like parmesan and ricotta , to swiss cheese and cheddar varieties. But every Wisconsin cheesemaker is an innovator as well, which is why we have so many Wisconsin originals, like colby and muenster.
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