The cheese adds a sharp, slightly salty flavor and a crumbly texture to a variety of dishes.
The Gayo Azul brand, part of FrieslandCampina, Paramus, N.J., says it released Gayo Azul Cotija cheese. It is a slightly salty cheese with a firm, crumbly texture — perfect for enhancing any Hispanic dish.
Gayo Azul is a Caribbean brand with a strong Dutch influence and a rich history dating to the 1950s, the brand says. Dutch cheeses gained quick popularity in the Caribbean due to their ability to retain freshness without the need for refrigeration. Seeing the demand for such cheeses, Gayo Azul began creating its own. Starting as a small company in the Caribbean, Gayo Azul entered the U.S. market in the 1960s and has been growing across the country ever since.