Cacique Cotija, 10Oz

Cacique Cotija (10 oz) is a compact, refrigerated Mexican-style cheese you’ll spot in the dairy case near other specialty cheeses — typically shelved by queso fresco, panela, feta, and shredded Mexican cheese blends. Packaged in a clear resealable plastic tub with a bright label, it’s designed to be visible on the shelf and easy to grab for weeknight cooks. This cheese suits quick taco runs, street-food inspired dinners (think elote and tostadas), and weekend entertaining where guests sprinkle it over salads, roasted vegetables, or soups. It fits shopping trips that aim for authentic Latin pantry staples as well as general grocery runs for people seeking a salty finishing cheese. Cacique positions itself as an authentic, family-oriented brand with strong cultural ties to Mexican and Mexican-American households; marketing leans on heritage, simple ingredient messaging, and approachability rather than gourmet pretension. Label claims typically highlight “pasteurized” and “Grade A” milk and may imply a natural, straightforward product — there’s no organic seal and no child-focused cartoon branding. Processing context: this is an aged, cultured cheese made from pasteurized milk, salt, and enzymes — a minimally altered dairy product compared with ultra-processed snacks. Sensory notes: dry, crumbly and slightly granular, bright white, with a pronounced salty, tangy finish that lifts fresh salsas and grilled corn; it crumbles easily by hand or fork. Typical use is ritualistic and tactile: a final crumble over hot food, stored in the fridge and pinched out as needed. At about 90 calories per serving with relatively high sodium (~490 mg), it’s a flavorful finishing ingredient rather than a main protein.