Edam Cheese vs Mozzarella Cheese

Edam Cheese

Edam is a semi-hard Dutch cheese that is recognizable by its typically red or yellow wax coating. Made from partially skimmed cow's milk, it has a mild, slightly salty flavor and a firm but creamy texture. Edam ages well and does not spoil; instead, it hardens, which makes it an excellent cheese for long-term storage.

Mozzarella Cheese

Mozzarella is a soft, white cheese originally from Southern Italy. Traditionally made from water buffalo milk (mozzarella di bufala), it's also commonly produced from cow's milk (fior di latte). Mozzarella is famous for its mild, milky flavor and stretchy texture, making it ideal for pizzas and caprese salads.

Comparing the Two Cheeses

Milk Type and Treatment

Edam Cheese is made with cow milk that is typically pasteurized. Mozzarella Cheese is made with cow milk that is typically pasteurized.

Composition and Texture

Edam's texture can be described as "rubber-textured to crystalline". Mozzarella Cheese has a fat content of varies and a moisture content of none. Mozzarella's texture can be described as "soft, creamy".

Flavor and Aroma

Edam Cheese has a sweet, milky, nutty, buttery flavor. Mozzarella Cheese has a mild, milky flavor. Mozzarella's aroma can be described as "mild".

Appearance and Aging

Edam Cheese's appearance is colored red , is available in round and is aged 3 months to longer . Mozzarella Cheese has a color of white , comes in balls, blocks, shredded and has an aging period of eaten fresh .

Rind and Rennet Type

Edam Cheese's rind is described as smooth, waxed . Mozzarella Cheese's rind is described as none , with calf's or microbial rennet.

	Edam Cheese	Mozzarella Cheese
Country of Origin	Netherlands	Italy
Specific Origin	North of Holland
Milk Type	Cow's Milk	Cow's
Milk Treatment	Mostly pasteurized	Pasteurized
Fat Content		Varies
Moisture Content		High
Rind	Smooth, waxed	None
Texture	Rubber-textured to crystalline	Soft, creamy
Flavor	Sweet, milky, nutty, buttery	Mild, milky
Aroma		Mild
Colors	Red	White
Forms	Round	Balls, blocks, shredded
Age	3 months to longer	Eaten fresh
Rennet Type		Calf's or microbial rennet