Hollandse geitenkaas

Hollandse Geitenkaas is a semi-hard cheese from the Netherlands, made from goat's milk. It is produced in a manner similar to Gouda cheese and can be naturally ripened with a rind or foil-ripened without a rind. The cheese is known for its soft, mild, and clean taste, which becomes more intense as it ages. The ripening process takes at least 25 days, and the cheese can be aged for more than a year. It is made using pasteurized goat's milk from Dutch dairy goat holdings. The cheese can include herbs, spices, and vegetables for added flavor. Hollandse Geitenkaas is recognized for its high quality and has a strong national and international reputation.

Key Facts

Country of Origin	Netherlands
Protection	PGI (2013)
Milk Type	Goat's milk
Milk Treatment	Pasteurized
Fat Content	At least 50% and at most 60% in dry matter
Moisture Content	At most 44% 14 days after curdling
Rind	Firm, smooth, dry, and clean when naturally ripened; no hard rind when foil-ripened
Texture	Slightly soft to pliable at four weeks, becomes firmer as moisture content decreases
Flavor	Soft, mild, and clean
Colors	White to ivory-colored
Forms	Flat cylindrical, angular shape, loaf, block
Age	Minimum of 25 days, can be aged for more than one year
Rennet Type	Animal or microbial rennet