semifirm (washed-curd) | cow’s milk | Holland
When young, this popular cheese has a sweet, fruit flavor. As it ages, it grows more savory and complex. Look for a black wax coating for a well-aged version. Distinctive varieties include eighteen-month UnieKaas Reserve Gouda and three-year Saenkanter Gouda, both rich in salty, butterscotch flavor and orange in hue.
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