Fontina cheese is a firm, light-yellow cheese with tiny holes and a mild, nutty taste. When young, Fontina can be used as a “table cheese.” When old, it becomes a grating cheese.
Firm Cheeses
Mozzarella (American)
American-style mozzarella comes in blocks, looks like a pale yellow cheddar and has a rubbery texture. It is almost always used as a cooking cheese.