Edam is made out of pasteurized cow milk, the curd is semi-cooked and pressed in spherical shape weighing about 1.8 kg. It is aged for 4 to 6 weeks in a dry cooled chamber.
At the end of the period, it has a fruity, clear flavor, very aromatic and somewhat piquant. Sparse holes about the size of a hazelnut give it irresistible appetite appeal when displayed in a supermarket.
Edam is a typical table cheese (the long aging ones – up to 18 months – may be grated) and can be eaten on its own, on cheese plates ("plateau de fromages") and cheese and wine parties.
It may be tasted with green grapes, apples and pears. We recommend having it with white fruity wine (Riesling or Asti).

Nutrition Information

Portion of 30g

  Amount per Portion % VD (*)
Calories 104Kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0g 0%
Protein 8g 16%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 20%
Trans Fat 0 -
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Calcium 250mg 31%
Iron 0g 0%
Sodium 190mg 8%
(*) Daily value based on a 2,500 calorie diet

Ingredients

Pasteurized milk, dairy yeast, salt, calcium chloride and rennet.

Commercial Information

Type Weight (g) EAN Quant.
Box (unit)
Shef Life (days) Temp.
Storage
Unit
Sale
Edam 1.800 7896030517013 4 210 10ºC Kg

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Edam is originally from northern Holland.
During the 17th century, it started being exported in the wood casks which would previously go back empty after bringing the Bordeaux wines to Holland. This habit provoked the tinging of the cheese's rind by the tannin impregnated in the wood. In France, it was called Mimolette.

 

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