Edam Holland Cheese

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About Edam Holland Cheese

Edam Holland is a semi-hard cheese from the Netherlands, made from cow's milk. It is known for its ball, loaf, or block shapes and is naturally matured in Dutch maturing rooms. The cheese has a mild to piquant flavor, depending on its age and type. It has a firm, smooth, and dry rind, formed by drying during maturation. The cheese's color ranges from ivory to yellow, with a uniform cross-section and small round holes. Edam Holland is matured for a minimum of 28 days, with a minimum of 21 days for the baby version. The cheese is made using pasteurized milk and non-genetically modified cultures, with rennet from calf or microbial sources.

Key Facts

Country of Origin Netherlands
Protection PGI (2003)
Milk Type Cow's milk
Milk Treatment Pasteurized
Fat Content 0 – 44.0% in dry matter
Moisture Content Varies by type, max 47.5%
Rind Firm, smooth, dry, clean, no fungal flora
Texture Firm, suitable for cutting; becomes firmer with age
Flavor Mild to piquant
Colors Ivory to yellow
Forms Ball, loaf, block
Age Minimum 28 days (21 days for baby version)
Rennet Type Calf's abomasum or microbial origin, not genetically modified
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