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Cotija substitutes

The closest swaps for Cotija, ranked by attribute similarity. Each note flags the biggest difference so you can adjust.

1 Kefalotyri similar overall, but more meltability 2 Grana Padano similar overall, but more sharpness 3 Pecorino similar overall, but more pungency 4 Roncal cheese similar overall, but more meltability 5 Manchego similar overall, but more meltability 6 Pecorino Sardo similar overall, but more meltability