Edam Cheese is a semi-hard, pale yellow Dutch cheese with a mildly-tangy and slightly salty taste. There are two types: generic which can be made anywhere, and a protected-name type which can only be made in the Netherlands.
Dutch Cheeses
Gouda Cheese
Gouda cheese is a hard cheese made from whole cow’s milk. It is mild tasting and pale yellow with a hard rind. Typically it is coated in red wax, though variations may be coated in black, brown or yellow wax.
Leerdammer Cheese
Leerdammer is a cheese developed to challenge Emmenthal’s market share in Europe. The makers implemented several marketing innovations which contributed to the cheese’s success.
Maasdam Cheese
Maasdam cheese is a less-expensive Dutch take on Emmenthal cheese. The cheese is pale yellow and semi-firm with large holes, a nutty taste and a creamy texture.