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PANELA CHEESE
queso PANELA CHEESE

Panela is a beloved regional fresh cheese enjoyed throughout Mexico. Versatile in cold or warm dishes, Panela shines in appetizers, entrees, and desserts—especially fried in cultured butter.

queso PANELA CHEESE

Awarded multiple gold medals, our Panela stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and tradition.

 

We allow the high-quality milk to shine by crafting a Panela with a delicate lactic aroma and minimal salt.  

AWARDS MEDALS
2nd place in the American Cheese Society 2025
Super Gold in the World Cheese Awards 2017
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ALL ABOUT
PANELA CHEESE
INGREDIENTS

Whole fresh pasteurized cow milk, salt, calcium chloride, enzymes and cultures

 

Contains: MILK

SENSORY ANALYSIS

Texture: Squeaky like a fresh curd, soft

Color: White

Aroma: Fresh milk

Flavor: Milky, balanced salt, butter

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
  • Sensitive to temperature fluctuations
  • Keep product refrigerated during transportationand storage
  • Leftovers should be stored in a small Pyrexcontainer with a tightly sealed lid and consumedwithin 4 days
BEST BEFORE

40 days since manufacturing, refrigerated between 35 - 44.6 ºF (2 - 7 ºC)

PAIRING
  • Dry white wine
  • Young red wine
  • Lager or light-bodied beer
USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Sliced
Sliced
Baked
Baked
Diced
Diced
Grilled
Grilled
DISHES
Children’s snack
Children’s snack
Cheeseboard
Cheeseboard
Quesadillas
Quesadillas
CLAIMS
AVAILABLE SIZES
PANELA CHEESE
Piece 14oz (396g)
PANELA CHEESE
Piece 4.4lb (2kg)
RECIPES
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Panela whit chipotle and pistachios
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Panela in green salsa

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