Gouda Cheese

One of Holland's most famous cheeses. Gouda is a mild, nutty semi-hard cheese. Softer than Edam, with or without red wax coating. Aged versions can have robust flavor.

Cheeses with the word "boerenkaas" on the label are usually more flavorful as they are made with Netherlands cow's milk.

	Milk Used	Aging Period	Color	Texture	Flavor	Purchase Unit
Gouda (Gou´-dá) (Netherlands)	Cow’s milk, whole or partly skimmed	2 to 6 months	Creamy, yellow inside, sometimes has a red, wax coating	Semihard and smooth with small holes or eyes. Has more milkfat than Edam	Flavor: Nutlike, mild, similar to Edam	7- to 40-lb. rounds

Milkfat in solids:	46.0% minimum
Moisture	45.0% maximum

Uses: Appetizers, snacks, salads, sandwiches, seafood sauces, dessert