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History of Monterey Jack Cheese

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Monterey Jack is a semi-hard cows' milk cheese and one of the few truly All-American cheeses.

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It originated in the 18th Century and was made by the Spanish Franciscan monks in Monterey, California.� � Also sometimes referred to simply as "Jack",� the name was taken from a Californian cheese-maker, David Jacks, who first began to mass market it from the� town of Monterey, having produced a mild, white cheese, which was initially known at first� "Jack's Cheese". Eventually it lost the 's' and became known as� "Monterey Jack" or just "Jack".

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Today there are varieties available which have been flavoured with added ingredients such as Jalape�o peppers or herbs.

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