Specialty Cheeses

It is a modern, fresh cheese made of cow’s milk. It is an acid curd cheese, but unlike cottage cheese, it requires a starter culture of bacteria. It is generally mild and velvety. Sometimes whey powder is added which results in more grainy texture of cheese. Perfect for cheesecakes and baking.

A domestic version of the classic Greek cheese, this feta is tangy and salty.

A mild, white, fresh cheese, made by a special process where the curd is dipped into hot whey then stretched and kneaded to the desired consistency. At one point, mozzarella was made only from water buffalo milk. Now, it is usually made with cow’s milk. There are two forms, regular and fresh. Regular mozzarella is available in low-fat and nonfat forms and has a semi-soft,...

A mild, white, fresh cheese, made by a special process where the curd is dipped into hot whey then stretched and kneaded to the desired consistency. At one point, mozzarella was made only from water buffalo milk. Now, it is usually made with cow’s milk. There are two forms, regular and fresh. Regular mozzarella is available in low-fat and nonfat forms and has a semi-soft,...

Muenster cheese is a cow’s milk American cheese that has an orange rind with a white interior. The orange color is derived from vegetable coloring, it has a very mild flavor and smooth, soft texture. Muenster cheese can range from having a mild taste with no odor to a strong flavor with a pungent aroma depending on the age of the cheese.

A very hard, dry, and sharply flavored cheese.

A very hard, dry, and sharply flavored cheese.

The mild flavor and round slices are just right for a burger, sub sandwich, English muffin or tucked in a pita pocket with your favorite sandwich fixings.

With a firm texture, this provolone has a mild, smoky flavor.

Romano cheese is known for being very hard, salty, and sharp. It is usually grated. It is different from normal cheeses because it requires more milk per pound, most water being lost in the process.