Paramus, N.J.-based Gayo Azul celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of exciting flavors and recipes on the company’s website, www.gayoazul.com.

Crafted from cow’s milk, Gayo Azul boasts a firm texture and a subtly salty, mild flavor profile that merges Dutch and Hispanic traditions. With decades of evolution and innovation, Gayo Azul offers an array of cheeses that have found their place in kitchens across generations. 

“We are proud of the rich Hispanic heritage that Gayo Azul has, says Cesar Del Carpio, commercial director North America at Friesland Campina, the parent company for Gayo Azul.  “Gayo Azul has an exciting and unique approach to cheesemaking, which merges Dutch and Hispanic traditions, dating back to the 1950s in the Caribbean, where Dutch cheeses became very popular. Today with the decades of evolution and innovation, Gayo Azul offers an array of cheeses that have found their place in kitchens in sandwiches and recipes across generations.” 

Gayo Azul cheese varieties including wedges and slices are conveniently available in diverse offerings, including:

-Cotija: A firm and crumbly Mexican aged cow's milk cheese with a sharp, slightly salty flavor, perfect for enchiladas, tacos, and street corn toppings.

-Gouda: Red Wax Gouda is a true fan-favorite. Imported from the Netherlands, this young cheese carries over the rooted traditions of Dutch cheesemaking. Made with whole milk, it has a rich, buttery and slightly sweet flavor. It slices, shreds, and melts very well. It is excellent on a cheeseboard, in a casserole, as a topping or used in sauces and soups.

-Queso Fresco: Offers a deliciously fresh and creamy flavor to elevate any dish.

-Dutch Edam: A firmer cousin of Gouda, with a rich flavor and smooth, creamy texture, ideal for cheeseboards, baking dishes, and salads.

-European Swiss: A semi-firm cheese boasting a sweet, nutty taste and iconic round holes, suitable for burgers, cold, and grilled sandwiches.

-Queso Blanco: A fresh, white cow’s milk cheese with a slightly salty and mild flavor. Its young age creates an irresistibly creamy yet crumbly texture that holds its shape well, making it ideal for grilling.

-Queso Para Freir: A fresh, white cow's milk cheese with a slightly salty, mild flavor, known for its higher melting point, perfect for frying, sandwiches, and baked dishes.