Old Gouda Cheese

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Old Gouda Cheese: Pronounced, firm and extra piquant

Discover our Old Gouda Cheese (known in Dutch as overjarige kaas). With a maturing period of more than a year, this cheese is full of character. Very pronounced, extra piquant, and rich in crunchy salt crystals.

Choose your weight. We cut fresh, vacuum-pack, and ship cooled!

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Description Old Gouda Cheese

Order Old Gouda Cheese online

Would you like to experience the absolute peak in maturation and buy the most delicious Old Gouda Cheese? Order this extra piquant Dutch classic safely, freshly, and quickly at GoudaCheeseShop.com. Perfect for the gourmet looking for a sublime taste explosion.

  • ✔ Very pronounced, extra piquant, and salty flavor
  • ✔ Rich in large, deliciously crunchy salt crystals
  • ✔ Maturing period of more than a year ('overjarige kaas')
  • ✔ Always freshly cut from the wheel for you & vacuum-packed
  • ✔ Safely shipped and cooled directly to your doorstep

Taste the most intense cheese from our assortment and order today.

Ingredients of Old Gouda Cheese

Ingredients:
Fat 48+, pasteurized cow's milk, rennet, salt, starter culture.

The sublime taste of Old Gouda Cheese (Overjarige kaas)

In the wonderful world of Gouda cheese, there is one variant that stands head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to intensity: the Old Gouda Cheese (in Dutch known as 'overjarige kaas'). This impressive cheese has a maturing period of more than a year. Because the cheese has been lying in a traditional warehouse for so long, much of the fluids in the cheese have evaporated. After a year, it has a very solid consistency, and it is even a bit dry.

What makes this cheese truly irresistible is that during that time, the salt inside the cheese has crystallized. Therefore, this very mature cheese has a very rich and salty flavor, accompanied by a fantastic 'crunch' with every bite. This cheese is an absolute delicacy that is often served with some red wine. You can also break the cheese into rustic pieces and serve it with a touch of fig mustard. In addition, this cheese is a secret ingredient in the kitchen: grate it over a casserole or pasta to instantly give any dish extra spice.

Freshly cut from the wheel for ultimate quality

At GoudaCheeseShop.com, you are assured of absolute top quality. As soon as we receive your order for the Old Gouda Cheese, we cut (or crumble) it with the greatest craftsmanship freshly for you from a large, authentic Dutch cheese wheel.

Immediately after cutting, the cheese is tightly and completely airtight vacuum-packed. To perfectly preserve the concentrated aromas, the crystals, and the firm structure, we ship your order with a cooling pack. The hard structure of Dutch cheese makes it perfectly suitable for sending by post. As long as you leave the vacuum packaging unopened, this cheese can be kept in your refrigerator for an extremely long time!

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Gouda Cheese

What is 'overjarige kaas'?

'Overjarige kaas' is the Dutch term for Old Gouda Cheese that has a maturing period of more than a year. Because of this long ripening, much of the moisture evaporates, creating a very firm, slightly dry structure with a very rich, salty, and intense flavor compared to younger cheeses.

Are the white spots in the cheese mold?

No, absolutely not! The white spots you see in Old Gouda Cheese are natural salt crystals (often also called protein crystals). These arise from the long maturation process during which the salt crystallizes. They are the ultimate proof of a high-quality, long-aged cheese and provide a delicious crunch.

How do I best cut or serve Old Gouda Cheese?

Because this cheese is very firm and somewhat dry due to the low moisture content, it is difficult to slice into thin pieces with a cheese slicer. It is tastiest (and most beautiful) to break the cheese into rustic chunks with a special, sturdy cheese knife. Always take the cheese out of the fridge well in advance; the flavors come into their own perfectly at room temperature.

How long can I keep the cheese?

Because this cheese has matured for an extremely long time and contains little moisture, its shelf life is fantastic. Unopened in our vacuum packaging, you can safely keep the cheese in the refrigerator for many months. After opening, we recommend wrapping the cheese in special cheese paper; it will then remain excellent in the vegetable drawer for about 4 weeks.

Do you have more very old or crumbly cheeses?

Certainly! Within our cheese assortment you will find a wide selection for the lover of piquant. In addition to this Old Gouda variant, we also have specific 'Crumbly cheese' that has sometimes matured for 3 or 4 years, for the most extreme and intense taste sensation.

 

More information

Dimension whole cheese +/- 35 cm Ø x 9 cm H
Brand Gouda Premium
Flavor strength Very Piquant
Country origin Netherlands
Nutritional information per 100 grams
fat (gr) 32,5
Saturated fat (gr) 20
Calcium (mg) 871
Calories (kcal) 368
Kilojoules (KJ) 1526
Carbohydrates (gr) 0
Protein (gr) 25,5
Sodium (mg) 791
Type of milk Cow
Type of rennet Rennet
Lactose-free Yes
Pasteurized Yes/No Pasteurized
Limited shelf life No

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Customer Reviews

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Excellent old Gouda
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Very tasty cheese to enjoy. Lots of crystallized little bits.
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High quality cheese
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This is very very good cheese. I always have to buy this for Christmas now for the dutch family.
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Old Gouda cheese
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A very creamy cheese with a lovely taste of , caramelised cheese a must to try
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отличный сыр
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отличный сыр. купил на пробу сразу семь видов гауды, этот один из лучших. Отличный вкус, идеальная текстура, в меру соленый. Однозначно рекомендую!
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Excellent delivery and cheese
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Again the best !!
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Excellent quality cheese
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Top quality matured Gouda cheese - as in previous years. Trouble is I ordered early for xmas and we've almost eaten it already. Guess I'll have to order more!
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excellent delivery
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arrived very quick
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Excellent service, beautiful cheese
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What a lovely cheese this is, it is a must try for those who like to discover new cheeses.
With the amazing speedy service you'll be enjoying your cheese wherever you are in the world.
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Great old Gouda!
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Just loving it.
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Prima kwaliteit
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Al 44 jaar woonachtig in Engeland mis ik nog steeds typische Hollandse produkten kaas is er daar 1 van. Gelukkig dankzij uw firma is er minsters een aantal verkrijgbaar. Oud Goudse kaas is een war genot. Dank voor de prima service!

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