Edam cheese

Edam or Edamer cheese refers to a group of Dutch cheeses that are made from milk from cows. Edam cheese is classified as a solid, as well as semi-solid type of cheese, the fat content of which does not exceed 45%. The edamer has a spherical shape and a pale yellow color, the cheese is covered with paraffin on top. Foodies always recognize the first-class Dutch Edam cheese by the presence of pronounced nut notes in the taste of the product.

In the Netherlands, two main types of Edam cheese are produced - young and aged. The taste of young Edam cheese has a sweet and yet spicy savoury taste. Aged Edam cheese differs from the young in its saltier flavour. Additionally, aged or mature Edam cheese has a drier consistency.

Edam cheese got its original name thanks to the city of the same name, which is located in the northern part of Holland. Edam cheese is aged for at least 17 weeks. Elite varieties of cheese are covered with black wax. On the shelves of domestic grocery stores, Edamer cheese covered with yellow or red paraffin is usually found.

As a result of research, it was found that Edam cheese is the most popular cheese from the XIV to XVIII centuries. Nowadays, a type of cheese like Edam is popular all over the world. As previously noted, Edamer cheese includes cow's milk. The cheese mass obtained as a result of the natural milk fermentation process is placed under a press under the influence of which whey is released.

At the further stage of Edamer cheese production, the product is dried and placed into brine, previously grated with salt. The minimum ripening time for Edam cheese is one month. After ripening, Edam cheese is covered with paraffin, and elite varieties of the product are covered with beeswax. It is worth noting that seals at the edges of Edam cheese indicate improper storage of the product.

Edam Cheese Composition

The useful compounds included in the Edam cheese allow you to classify the product as useful for the human body. Edamer cheese is easily absorbed by the body due to its unique vitamin-mineral composition. The calorie content of Edam cheese depends primarily on the variety of product. However, the average calorie content of Edam cheese is at 330 Kcal, which is per 100 grams of product.

Solid or semi-solid Dutch Edamer cheese is served to the table as a snack of its own, and is also used to make a variety of culinary items. Most often, Edam cheese is used to make salads, as well as snacks. Often, cheese acts as a filling for snacks or pastries.