Cheese story
What is Edam?
A mild Dutch cheese traditionally sold in red waxed balls.
Origin
Edam / Netherlands, Netherlands
Milk
cow
Board role
Hard / mature
Cheese profile
Country
Netherlands
Region
Edam / Netherlands
Milk type
cow
Texture
semi-hard
Rind
waxed
Ageing
1 month to 1 year
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: mild, nutty, clean, slightly salty
Origin, protection and character
Edam comes from Netherlands, especially Edam / Netherlands. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
PGI for Edam Holland
Typical ageing
1 month to 1 year
How to serve Edam
sandwiches, snacks, cheese boards
Good food matches
lager
apples
crackers
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
