colby cheese
[ KOHL-bee ]
A mild, whole-milk
CHEESE/Detail.aspx">CHEDDAR
CHEESE that has a softer, more open texture than regular cheddar. Because it's a high-moisture
CHEESE, it doesn't keep as well as other cheddars. Colby is popular for eating out of hand, in sandwiches and for cooking. See also
CHEESE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.