Gouda, or "How-da" as the locals say, is a Dutch cheese that is one of the most popular cheeses in the world, accounting for 50 to 60 percent of the world's cheese consumption. It is a semi-hard cheese celebrated for its rich, unique flavour and smooth texture.
There are seven different types of Gouda cheese, categorized depending on age. Graskaas is young Gouda ready to be consumed within weeks of production. On the other hand, is the extra aged, Overjarig cheese which has a full-flavoured, hard, golden interior and salty flavour reminiscent of a toffee.
Young Gouda is consumed as a table cheese or dessert cheese, while aged Gouda cheese may be grated, sliced, cubed or melted, and used to richen soups, sauces.
Brand: Ammerland of Germany