Cheese Database

Cottage cheese vs Queso fresco

Cottage cheese

Milk
Cow
Texture
Fresh
Type
Fresh
Rind
No rind
Country
United States

Cottage cheese is fresh cow's-milk curd kept in soft lumps, usually in a creamy dressing. The name points to farm kitchens, where people made a simple cheese from milk they had on hand.

Queso fresco

Milk
Cow
Texture
Fresh
Type
Fresh
Rind
No rind
Country
Mexico

Queso fresco is a fresh, mild cow's-milk cheese used across Mexico. It crumbles. It is lightly salty and not aged.