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Gouda Cheese

A pressed cow's-milk cheese from the Netherlands. The curd is washed, moulded, and aged from a few weeks to several years.

Origin

Named for the town of Gouda and still made from Dutch and other cow's milk.

Flavour

Mild and buttery when young, deeper and caramel-like when aged.

How to use it

Slice young Gouda for sandwiches, and grate aged Gouda over potatoes or into a sauce.

Storage

Wrap it and keep it in the fridge. Let a piece warm before eating.

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