whats the difference between queso fresco and queso blanco

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brandon
  • Posted by: brandon
  • January 7, 2013
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WileyP January 7, 2013
aargersi is right, there is virtually no difference between the two. Traditionally, queso blanco is made from cow's milk, whereas fresco may be made from a mixture of cow's milk and goat's milk.
 
aargersi January 7, 2013
Not much actually, in fact I believe some folks use the name and cheeses interchangeably - they are both soft white fresh cheeses with a nice mild flavor, and neither is particularly "melty" - if you want a melting cheese rather than a crumbling one you might think of Oaxacan instead
 
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