How to Identify a Gouda-Style Cheese
With thousands of different types of cheeses available in the marketplace, it can be an adventure finding a cheese that suits your taste. Gouda is a cheese that originated in the Netherlands and is sold worldwide. Read on to identify a Gouda cheese. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Look for a semi-hard cheese that is made from cow's milk. Gouda cheese will have a wax rind that must be removed before eating the cheese and comes in a wheel form instead of a block-like cheddar.
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Take a whiff of the Gouda cheese that you are interested in buying. The aroma should be pungent. This will ensure that the Gouda has been aged a proper amount of time to develop the best flavor.
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Notice the differences in the ages of Gouda-type cheese and how the aging process changes their taste and texture. Younger Goudas, those aged the least amount of time, have a creamy texture, while those aged a little longer develop a soft caramel color and a sweet flavor. The oldest Goudas are more brittle with flavor that is similar to butterscotch with a hint of nutty whiskey taste.
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Purchase a wedge of Gouda that has a yellow to orange color to get the best taste. A wheel of Gouda is typically 25 to 30 pounds, so you will most likely find it cut into manageable-sized wedges.
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Pair Gouda cheese with fruity white wines along with crackers and grapes to bring out the nutty and buttery flavor of a well-aged wedge of Gouda.
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Tips & Warnings
Baby Gouda cheese is produced in a one pound wheel and can be identified by red wax instead of yellow. It has a milder flavor and aroma than a Gouda that has been aged longer.
