what is colby cheese
Colby. Colby cheese, originally called Colby Swiss Cheddar is a semi-hard American cheese prepared from cowâs milk. It is many-a-times compared to cheddar cheese since both are dyed to appear orange, even though they taste radically different.hile the cheese looks similar Cheddar due to the colour, Colby cheese is softer, has a more open texture and higher moisture content. The flavour is much milder and creamy if compared to Cheddar.