Description
This is a cheese usually sold in a circular shape on the top and bottom, with convex sides; semi-hard in texture that can be easily sliced, weighing between 2.5 and 30 kg.
However, it can also be found in a rectangular block, wider but lighter, weighing between 2.5 and 5 kg.
Whether it has a hard crust with a thin layer of vegetable oil or no crust at all, its color tends to be yellowish or slightly straw-colored depending on its maturation stage.
The flavor is moderately sweet. It has a creamy appearance that hardens with age; and according to its consumers, the older it is, the better.
Curiosities
Although the cheese originally called Gouda was a type of Dutch cheese, it is now used generically and does not necessarily refer to cheeses from the Netherlands.
It is recommended that consumers enjoy it after a minimum of 5 weeks to fully appreciate its flavor.
Regarding its properties, regular consumption provides vitamins A, D, and B complex — B1, B2, B9, and B12 —, calcium, and multiple proteins.
In general, it helps maintain the health of the bones and muscles, supporting the regeneration of various tissues in the human body.
As for its uses, mature Goudas are used as fillings for bread, or even as snacks at family gatherings. The softer versions are used for hamburgers or hot dogs.
