Noord-Hollandse Gouda Cheese

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About Noord-Hollandse Gouda Cheese

Noord-Hollandse Gouda is a type of Gouda cheese that originates from the Netherlands. It is specifically produced in the province of North Holland. This cheese is recognized as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product, ensuring its unique qualities and traditional production methods are preserved. Noord-Hollandse Gouda is made from cow's milk and is known for its aromatic and pleasant taste, which can range from mild to sharp depending on its age. The cheese has a flattened cylindrical or block shape and is less salty than other Gouda varieties. It is naturally ripened for a minimum of four weeks to over 18 months. The cheese's rind is smooth, closed, and yellow, treated only with uncolored or yellow-colored products.

Key Facts

Country of Origin Netherlands
Specific Origin North Holland
Protection PDO (1996)
Milk Type Cow's milk
Milk Treatment Pasteurized
Fat Content 48% to 52% in dry matter
Moisture Content Not to exceed 42.5% after at least 12 days from the 1st day of manufacture
Rind Closed, smooth, yellow, no visible mold growth
Texture Pliable, fills the borer, termed a 'soft dairy product'
Flavor Aromatic, pleasant, mild to sharp
Colors Uniformly ivory to yellow
Forms Flattened cylindrical or block shape
Age Minimum of 4 weeks to over 18 months
Rennet Type Calf or microbial rennet, no genetically modified organisms used
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