Ingredient

Oaxaca Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Oaxaca cheese for its meltability and mild flavor, making it a popular …

What it is

Oaxaca cheese is a semi-soft, white, string cheese that originated in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is made from cow's milk and is known for its mild, buttery flavor and excellent melting properties. The cheese is traditionally made by stretching and kneading the curd into long strands, which are then rolled into a ball.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Oaxaca cheese for its meltability and mild flavor, making it a popular choice for quesadillas, enchiladas, and other Mexican-inspired dishes. It adds a creamy texture and rich taste to baked goods, sauces, and casseroles.

Health notes

Oaxaca cheese is a dairy product and a source of protein and calcium. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers cheese to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated various cheese components, but specific evaluations for Oaxaca cheese are not typically highlighted. As with any dairy product, moderation is key, especially for individuals monitoring their saturated fat intake.

Allergen info

Oaxaca cheese is derived from cow's milk, which is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Oaxaca Cheese

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H E Butt Grocery Company Pasta Sauce, Tomatoes, Mango, And Cotija Cheese Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 64kcal 3.2Protein 2.4Fat 7.2Carbs Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division Hand Stuffed Poblano Peppers With Cheesy Grits & Ancho-Style Sauce Fire Roasted Poblanos, Stuffed With Oaxaca & Monterey Jack Cheeses On A Bed Of Cheesy Grits And Topped With A Rich Ancho-Style Sauce, Poblano Peppers With Cheesy Grits & Ancho-Style Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 132kcal 4.1Protein 7.8Fat 11.0Carbs Good Tastes, Inc. Empanadas Corn & Roasted Poblano Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 310kcal 7.1Protein 17.7Fat 28.3Carbs V & V Supremo Foods Inc Shredded Mexican 3 Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 321kcal 21.4Protein 25Fat 3.6Carbs Clover Stornetta Farms, Inc. Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 357kcal 25Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Tacombi NA, LLC Burrito Buena Bean Y Jaxaca Cheese, Burrito Bueno Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving —kcal 7.1Protein 6.2Fat —Carbs Los Altos Food Products Inc. Queso Oaxaca Whole Milk Cheese, Queso Oaxaca Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 357kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs Queso Oaxaca Shredded Cheese, Queso Oaxaca La Vaquita, Inc. Queso Oaxaca Shredded Cheese, Queso Oaxaca Cheese High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 321kcal 21.4Protein 25Fat 3.6Carbs Queso A Blend Of Oaxaca And Smoked Cheddar Cheeses With Taco Seasoning, Queso Blend Milton G. Waldbaum Company Queso A Blend Of Oaxaca And Smoked Cheddar Cheeses With Taco Seasoning, Queso Blend Cheese High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 357kcal 21.4Protein 25Fat 7.1Carbs Milton G. Waldbaum Company Oaxaca Natural Cheese, Oaxaca Cheese High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 321kcal 21.4Protein 25Fat 7.1Carbs V & V Supremo Foods Inc Shredded Mexican 3 Cheese Blend, Mexican Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 321kcal 21.4Protein 25Fat 3.6Carbs Walbak International Marketing Ltd. Gourmet Tamales Black Bean With Cheese, Cheese Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 164kcal 5.4Protein 7.1Fat 21.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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