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Noord-Hollandse Edammer Cheese
Hanno Lans, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Noord-Hollandse Edammer Cheese
Noord-Hollandse Edammer is a traditional Edam cheese made in the Province of Noord-Holland, Netherlands. It is known for its spherical shape with a flat top and bottom, weighing between
Key Facts
| Country of Origin | Netherlands |
| Specific Origin | Province of Noord-Holland |
| Protection | PDO (1996) |
| Milk Type | Cow's milk |
| Milk Treatment | Partially skimmed and pasteurized |
| Fat Content | 40% to 44% in dry matter |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 45.5% |
| Texture | Malleable |
| Flavor | Distinctive taste |
| Forms | Spherical with a flat top and bottom |
| Rennet Type | Calf rennet |
