What is Gouda?
A Dutch cheese ranging from mild and creamy to deeply caramelised and crystalline.
South Holland / Netherlands, Netherlands
cow
Soft / creamy
Cheese profile
Origin, protection and character
Gouda comes from Netherlands, especially South Holland / Netherlands. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
PGI for Gouda Holland
4 weeks to 3+ years
How to serve Gouda
sandwiches, cheese boards, melting
Good food matches
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.
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.
