Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Queso Fresco
English translation:
unripened cheese
Added to glossary by
Eileen Brophy
Mar 2, 2010 00:00
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Spanish term
Spain
The Right Word Used in the Right Context
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
Queso Fresco
Spanish to English
Other
Cooking / Culinary
tiene su evolución nikkei con relleno de boniato, queso fresco y ají is the content
"Queso fresco" is not cottage cheese as it is more solid but not as strong flavoured as other cheeses I believe. Can anyone please give me an equivalent name in English.... it is not a spread either to my knowledge.
"Queso fresco" is not cottage cheese as it is more solid but not as strong flavoured as other cheeses I believe. Can anyone please give me an equivalent name in English.... it is not a spread either to my knowledge.
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unripened cheese
Fresh cheese is definitely used for this, but if you want to avoid it for not being too explanatory in English, I suggest this term.
I have had this issue when translating Portuguese recipe books. In the end, we decided on unripened cheese. In the UK most such cheeses, where available, are given their local name (e.g. Ricotta or Paneer). But as a generic term fresh cheese, unripened cheese or curd cheese are used.
From The Cook’s Thesaurus
http://sonic.net/~alden/Chefresh.html
fresh cheese = unripened cheese = curd cheeses = curd-style cheeses
Most fresh cheese is made by curdling milk with an enzyme, and then draining off the whey. The curds that remain are molded into cheese. Fresh cheeses tend to be bland, so they're often used as vehicles for other flavorings. Some, like cream cheese, are used to make dips or cheesecakes. Others, like ricotta cheese, are used as fillings for dumplings, pasta, crepes, or pastries. Still others, like cottage cheese, can be a meal all by themselves once they're perked up with herbs, fruit, or other flavorings.
Fresh cheeses have a higher moisture content and are usually lower in fat and sodium than other cheeses. Most are highly perishable, so check the expiration date when you buy them and keep them tightly wrapped or covered in the refrigerator. Moist fresh cheeses like cottage cheese and ricotta should be eaten within a week of purchase; firmer cheeses like cream cheese and farmer's cheese can usually be stored for about two weeks. Don't eat fresh cheese if mold appears on it.
Tips:
• Fresh cheese work best in cold dishes.
• Fresh cheeses tend to break when added to hot sauces, so add them at the last minute.
• Lactose-intolerant people may prefer aged cheese over fresh, since aged cheese contains less lactose.
I have had this issue when translating Portuguese recipe books. In the end, we decided on unripened cheese. In the UK most such cheeses, where available, are given their local name (e.g. Ricotta or Paneer). But as a generic term fresh cheese, unripened cheese or curd cheese are used.
From The Cook’s Thesaurus
http://sonic.net/~alden/Chefresh.html
fresh cheese = unripened cheese = curd cheeses = curd-style cheeses
Most fresh cheese is made by curdling milk with an enzyme, and then draining off the whey. The curds that remain are molded into cheese. Fresh cheeses tend to be bland, so they're often used as vehicles for other flavorings. Some, like cream cheese, are used to make dips or cheesecakes. Others, like ricotta cheese, are used as fillings for dumplings, pasta, crepes, or pastries. Still others, like cottage cheese, can be a meal all by themselves once they're perked up with herbs, fruit, or other flavorings.
Fresh cheeses have a higher moisture content and are usually lower in fat and sodium than other cheeses. Most are highly perishable, so check the expiration date when you buy them and keep them tightly wrapped or covered in the refrigerator. Moist fresh cheeses like cottage cheese and ricotta should be eaten within a week of purchase; firmer cheeses like cream cheese and farmer's cheese can usually be stored for about two weeks. Don't eat fresh cheese if mold appears on it.
Tips:
• Fresh cheese work best in cold dishes.
• Fresh cheeses tend to break when added to hot sauces, so add them at the last minute.
• Lactose-intolerant people may prefer aged cheese over fresh, since aged cheese contains less lactose.
Peer comment(s):
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Emma Goldsmith
: Thanks Gilla, I'm going to use this in a translation today :)
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cheers, Emma, I used it recently too!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for your help Gilla "
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3 mins
Leticia Rigano
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Spain
Native in: Spanish 
, Italian
Works in: Spanish to English, Spanish to French, Spanish to Italian, and 3 more.
Fresh Cheese
Hi again,
As I said before, it's ok. It's just "fresh cheese" Leave it vague :)
As I said before, it's ok. It's just "fresh cheese" Leave it vague :)
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Luz Bordenkircher
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Xenia Wong
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Tara Orzolek
: As a native speaker, if I saw this on a menu in English it would seem odd. "Fresh" in the context of food means something that was just made - e.g. freshly squeezed orange juice - but I don't think that would be the case here.
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Brian Schwarz
: I would leave the term as is if referring to the popular Mexican cheese. In most of the urban U.S., Queso Fresco is a common cheese that you can buy at any supermarket. There are too many "fresh" cheeses to use "fresh cheese" here.
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The term in Spanish is as general as in English, all "quesos frescos" have different names depending on the country. The only common characteristic is that they are white and soft, because of their easy production procedure.
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Natali Franc (X)
: I agree with Tara
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Rosa Paredes
: It is not really 'cheese', it's completely different
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cmwilliams (X)
: Agree with Brian and Tara.
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Isamar
: I agree though I would also leave the Spanish name in. In Spain, if you try Manchego fresco, it's white with no rind, and has a very delicate taste. If left to mature, as the water content decreases the taste increases and the texture hardens. Any help?
14 hrs
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4 mins
José J. Martínez
United States
United States
Native in Spanish
&
English
Works in field
United States
ENSP, More than 30 years experience
Native in: English (Variant: US) , Spanish (Variant: Latin American)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
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Farmer's cheese
In Spanish, the name of the cheese means “fresh cheese.” Classic queso fresco is snow white, very soft, moist, and mild in flavor. The cheese is also rather crumbly, making it ideal for crumbling over dishes like salads and enchiladas. The creamy cheese is also used as a filling in many Mexican dishes. True queso fresco will soften and become creamy when heated, but it will not melt. This unique property distinguishes queso fresco from similar cheeses.
The cheese is always made from cow's milk, and could be likened to farmer cheese or pot cheese. To make queso fresco, milk is curdled, salted, and lightly pressed. The aging process for the cheese is very brief, usually no more than a few days, and then the cheese is sent to market. Traditional queso freso is good for around five days, although many dairies add stabilizers and handle the cheese slightly differently to extend the shelf life.
The cheese is always made from cow's milk, and could be likened to farmer cheese or pot cheese. To make queso fresco, milk is curdled, salted, and lightly pressed. The aging process for the cheese is very brief, usually no more than a few days, and then the cheese is sent to market. Traditional queso freso is good for around five days, although many dairies add stabilizers and handle the cheese slightly differently to extend the shelf life.
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Tara Orzolek
: I probably would not translate it, but if I had to I would use José's term.
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greenable (X)
: In the US, that is what it is called...
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Rosa Paredes
: Tu explicación indica que no es lo mismo. De hecho el queso fresco tiene otro modo de preparación diferente al queso
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Evans (X)
: wouldn't mean anything to a UK audience
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Francisco Rocha
Brazil
Brazil
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Brazil
Just what you thought... in other words
Native in: Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Portuguese to Spanish, and 1 more.
fresh Hispanic-style cheese
I think is the closest one, I translate a lot of cooking programs, and I think this is the one you're looking for, check the link.
Reference:
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Carol Gullidge
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
poetically precise prose with... panache
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English
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297
Fromage frais
I wouldn't hesitate to use the French name, since this is how it's very widely known in the UK, as you can see from the numerous recipes, etc, below. There is no "English equivalent", and fromage frais is available in all supermarkets
Fromage frais - All Cooking Recipes - soFeminine.co.uk
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Spoon the pears into individual serving dishes and spoon over some of the fruit liquor. Top each with a good dollop of the almond fromage frais. ...
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Calories in Tesco - Red Cherry Fromage Frais
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Tesco Value Fromage Frais - Food with reviews and price comparison ...
Tesco Value Fromage Frais with consumer reviews and price comparison at dooyoo.co.uk.
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Fromage frais - All Cooking Recipes - soFeminine.co.uk
Fromage frais - All Cooking Recipes. ... The best recipes using Fromage frais : ... Melon and marzipan fromage frais, Easy, 20 min ...
www.sofeminine.co.uk/w/recipes...181/fromage-frais.html - Cached - Similar
Fromage frais - Ingredients d-f - Ingredients - from Delia Online
For a cool, light, low-fat dessert, see the recipe for individual fromage frais puddings with red fruit compote. Related Recipes ...
www.deliaonline.com/ingredients/...a.../Fromage-frais.html - Cached - Similar
Light chicken korma recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the fromage frais mixture. ... You can't go wrong with Sara Buenfeld's foolproof rice recipe. 4 stars 7 ratings ...
www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1557/light-chicken-korma - Cached
Fromage frais - Recipes Wiki - A cookbook for everyone!
Fromage frais (also known as fromage blanc) is a dairy product, originating from France. The name literally means 'fresh cheese' (with fromage blanc meaning ...
recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Fromage_frais - Cached - Similar
Homemade Fromage Blanc Recipe : Emeril Lagasse : Food Network
Food Network invites you to try this Homemade Fromage Blanc recipe from Emeril Lagasse.
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...fromage...recipe/index.html - Cached - Similar
astray recipes: Tagliatelle with fromage frais and parma ham
Season the fromage frais. Drain the pasta and return to the pan. Stir in the ham and tomato mixture then stir in the fromage frais and basil. ...
www.astray.com/recipes/?...Tagliatelle with fromage frais a... - Cached - Similar
Recipes for Fromage frais | Recipes @ RecipeLand.com
Looking for fromage frais recipes? We have over 10 fromage frais recipes complete with ratings and reviews. Find fried fromage frais, grilled fromage frais, ...
recipeland.com/recipes/fromage+frais/ - Cached
Poached Pears with Fromage Frais recipe - Waitrose.com
Spoon the pears into individual serving dishes and spoon over some of the fruit liquor. Top each with a good dollop of the almond fromage frais. ...
www.waitrose.com/recipe/Poached_Pears_with_Fromage_Frais.as... - Cached - Similar
Perfect Pasta Sauces - Slimming World recipes
Make sure the vegetables are cool enough so as not to make the fromage frais curdle. next sauce recipes >>. Print this page ...
www.slimmingworld.com/healthy.../recipe_liven_linguine.asp - Cached - Similar
Vanilla fromage frais with fresh red berries and dried ...
For an exquisite dessert try Nigel Smith's recipe, combining rich fromage frais with fresh and dried summer berries.
uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/513423 - Cached - Similar
Fromage Frais Price Comparison in Tesco | mySupermarket
Check out types of Fromage Frais in Tesco, Compare Fromage Frais prices & shop with mySupermarket to increase savings on your supermarket shopping bill.
www.mysupermarket.co.uk/.../Fromage_Frais_In_Tesco.html - Cached - Similar
Petits Filous Strawberry & Peach Fromage Frais (6x50g) in Tesco ...
Compare Petits Filous Strawberry & Peach Fromage Frais (6x50g) prices & shop online from Tesco using mySupermarket to find the best offers and save money.
www.mysupermarket.co.uk › Dairy › Yogurts - Cached
Show more results from www.mysupermarket.co.uk
Healthy Living - Tesco.com
Welcome to Tesco Healthy Living. We hope that you enjoy your visit. ... 200g pot of Light Choices fromage frais with 2 tbs sunflower seeds ...
www.tesco.com/health/food/LC_wk1/lc_wk2.page - Cached - Similar
Strawberry sponge gateau in British Recipes - Tesco.com
Strawberry sponge gateau, Fromage frais makes this dessert an excellent low-fat option while the light, crumbly textured sponge complements the texture and ...
www.tesco.com/recipes/product.aspx?R=1316&bci... - Cached - Similar
Show more results from www.tesco.com
Calories in Tesco - Red Cherry Fromage Frais
Calorie and nutrition facts for Red Cherry Fromage Frais from caloriecount.about.com.
caloriecount.about.com/calories-tesco-red-cherry-fromage-frais-i74207 - Cached
Tesco Value Fromage Frais - Food with reviews and price comparison ...
Tesco Value Fromage Frais with consumer reviews and price comparison at dooyoo.co.uk.
www.dooyoo.co.uk/food/tesco-value-fromage-frais/
Peer comment(s):
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Noni Gilbert Riley
: Fraid it isn't this! Fromage frais is kind of foamy, whereas this is a solidish cheese. I've not found it in the UK but my kids eat it every day here.
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thanks Noni! The Asker did say it's more solid that cottage cheese, but not by how much!
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kathinmadrid
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Specializes in field
Spain
"Arroz con Leche" no es "Rice with Milk"
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish
sour cream
For any American recipe which requires sour cream, generally unavailable in Spain, the Danone product Quark which calls itself a "queso blanco fresco" can be used as a substitute. Hence the reverse??
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21 hrs
Queso Fresco (A Mexican fresh, white cheese)
I suggest you leave it as it is and include an explanation in parentheses):
Tropical Queso Fresco: Mexican-Style & Fresh White Cheese, 12 oz. http://www.walmart.com/cservice/writeReview.do. BETA - Use our grocery listings to find ...
www.walmart.com/...Queso-Fresco-Mexican...Fresh-White-Chees... - En caché
Queso Blanco Mexican White Cheese Dip recipes - [ Traducir esta página ]1 cup Mexican blend cheese, such as queso blanco, queso fresco (can ... That yummy white cheese dip served in Texas restaurants with lots of fresh, ...
www.familyoven.com/.../search?...Queso Blanco Mexican White... - En caché - Similares
Queso Blanco Mexican White Cheese Dip - 37768 - Recipezaar - [ Traducir esta página ]5 entradas - 4 autores - Última entrada: 6 Feb
Try Recipe Queso Blanco Mexican White Cheese Dip - 37768 from Recipezaar.com. ... Serve with fresh tostadas or hot flour tortillas. ...
www.recipezaar.com › Appetizers › Dips - En caché - Similares
White Cheese dip - blanco queso - [ Traducir esta página ]It is called queso blanco recipe, mexican white cheese dip, ... If you want to make a cheese dip/sauce that is mild but flavorful, just add one or two fresh ...
www.cooking-mexican-recipes.com/white-cheese-dip.html - En caché - Similares
Dona Torta Chilanga - Chicago Restaurant - MenuPages Mexican ...La Tecos lomo, queso blanco y jamon - sirloin, fresh cheese and ham ... chorizo y huevo - breaded steak, ham, white cheese, mexican sausage & egg ...
chicago.menupages.com › ... › Mexican - En caché - Similares
Oregano Queso Fresco (Mexican-style Fresh Oregano Cheese) Recipe ... - [ Traducir esta página ]Crumbly and savory, this simple, fresh white cheese makes a good topping for soups, salads, ... Oregano Queso Fresco (Mexican-style Fresh Oregano Cheese) ...
find.myrecipes.com › Main › Recipe Finder - Similares
Tropical Queso Fresco: Mexican-Style & Fresh White Cheese, 12 oz. http://www.walmart.com/cservice/writeReview.do. BETA - Use our grocery listings to find ...
www.walmart.com/...Queso-Fresco-Mexican...Fresh-White-Chees... - En caché
Queso Blanco Mexican White Cheese Dip recipes - [ Traducir esta página ]1 cup Mexican blend cheese, such as queso blanco, queso fresco (can ... That yummy white cheese dip served in Texas restaurants with lots of fresh, ...
www.familyoven.com/.../search?...Queso Blanco Mexican White... - En caché - Similares
Queso Blanco Mexican White Cheese Dip - 37768 - Recipezaar - [ Traducir esta página ]5 entradas - 4 autores - Última entrada: 6 Feb
Try Recipe Queso Blanco Mexican White Cheese Dip - 37768 from Recipezaar.com. ... Serve with fresh tostadas or hot flour tortillas. ...
www.recipezaar.com › Appetizers › Dips - En caché - Similares
White Cheese dip - blanco queso - [ Traducir esta página ]It is called queso blanco recipe, mexican white cheese dip, ... If you want to make a cheese dip/sauce that is mild but flavorful, just add one or two fresh ...
www.cooking-mexican-recipes.com/white-cheese-dip.html - En caché - Similares
Dona Torta Chilanga - Chicago Restaurant - MenuPages Mexican ...La Tecos lomo, queso blanco y jamon - sirloin, fresh cheese and ham ... chorizo y huevo - breaded steak, ham, white cheese, mexican sausage & egg ...
chicago.menupages.com › ... › Mexican - En caché - Similares
Oregano Queso Fresco (Mexican-style Fresh Oregano Cheese) Recipe ... - [ Traducir esta página ]Crumbly and savory, this simple, fresh white cheese makes a good topping for soups, salads, ... Oregano Queso Fresco (Mexican-style Fresh Oregano Cheese) ...
find.myrecipes.com › Main › Recipe Finder - Similares
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Marjory Hord
: (a fresh/unripened, white Mexican cheese)
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Thanks Marjory: Muchos saludos from Acapulco! eski
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1 day 10 hrs
Claire Walker
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Spain
ES/CA>EN marketing and sports specialist
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
Soft cheese
I would say 'soft cheese' or 'cream cheese' but I think soft is best as cream cheese is more like philadelphia style.
Reference comments
13 mins
Reference:
http://www.specialcheese.com/queso.htm
This is interesting information.Hope it helps!
Reference:
Discussion
"Burgo de Arias el queso blanco fresco y práctico." http://www.arias.es/public/index.php?p=FichaMarca&id=1
More info and pics including their TV ads: http://www.arias.es/public/index.php
A bit of spanner in the works that it also describes itself as "queso blanco"...
But as I said to Carol, not available afaik in the UK so I don't know where to look for an English version of the name of the product. My inclination would also be leave it as it is (see Tara's comments), although if this is for the US, then Claudia's link is interesting.
Had originally thought this would be for the UK since Eileen is in Spain, but the context you quote from sounds American.... Could you confirm target readership pls?
There seem to be plenty of uses of Queso Fresco, for example, in recipes written in English:
Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos with <b<Queso Fresco Recipe ...
Food Network invites you to try this Shredded Chicken and Tomatillo Tacos with <b<Queso Fresco recipe from Bobby Flay.
www.foodnetwork.com/...flay/...queso-fresco.../index.html