From young to aged
Dutch Gouda and Edam have a unique quality - they cabn be eaten at different ages.
Like good wines they ripen and change in structure and flavour through time.
In Holland the following ages are distinguished:
| Young |
4 weeks old |
| Semi matured |
8 weeks old |
| Mature |
4 months old |
| Extra Mature |
7 months old |
| Aged |
10 months old |
Ask your cheesemonger's advice when buying cheese.