Gouda Holland is a semi-hard Dutch cheese that's produced exclusively from cows' milk from Dutch farms, and it's one of the most popular cheeses worldwide. The cheese is made in a flattened wheel shape and it's flavorful and aromatic (mild, fruity, sweet, butterscotch flavors), depending on the stage of maturity.
Young Gouda has a sweet, fruity taste, and as it ages it becomes deep yellow and firmer, almost granular. Its flavor is complex; from fruity notes to hints of cocoa and groundnut, which leave a rich and smooth feel in the mouth. It is typically used sliced in sandwiches, or cut into cubes and eaten as a snack.
Young Gouda is great for sandwiches, snacks, and salads. Aged Gouda goes really well with strong pale beers like Tripel, Dubbel or Trappist, while wine enthusiasts can pour themselves a glass of wine such as Pinot Noir or Barolo to accompany the cheese. Read more
The longer it is aged, the more of a caramel and butterscotch flavor and crunchy texture it gets. It holds a Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) status, meaning that the cheese is produced in Holland with traditional methods using the milk from Dutch cows.
It contains a minimum of 48% fat content in dry matter.
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