Diet cheeses | 20+, 30+, lactose free, less salt etc.
Low-fat cheese (20+ and 30+) – Healthy enjoyment with full flavor
Are you watching your diet but still want to enjoy a delicious piece of cheese? Our low-fat Gouda cheeses (20+ and 30+) are the perfect choice. Made with significantly less fat, but retaining that authentic, full, and creamy cheese flavor. A responsible, healthy choice for your daily sandwich or as a tasty snack.
Choose your favorite low-fat cheese and easily order online with fast, refrigerated delivery.
Order low-fat cheese online
From deliciously mild and young to full of character and matured: discover our assortment of low-fat cheeses and responsibly enjoy the best Dutch quality.
- ✔ Less fat and fewer calories (choose from 20+ and 30+)
- ✔ Ideal for a conscious or low-cholesterol diet
- ✔ Surprisingly creamy and full of flavor
- ✔ Freshly cut from the knife just for you
- ✔ Safely vacuum-packed and shipped refrigerated
Order today and taste how delicious healthy can be!
Low-fat cheese: the conscious choice
Cheese is naturally rich in important nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamins. However, it also contains fats. For those who want to lose weight, watch their cholesterol, or simply want to eat more consciously, low-fat cheese is the ideal solution. Low-fat cheeses are made from (partially) skimmed milk. Because of this, the cheese contains much less fat and fewer calories, but you still get all the healthy building blocks. In the past, low-fat cheese was known for being somewhat stiff or dry, but thanks to modern preparation techniques and high-quality meadow milk, our low-fat Gouda cheese today is wonderfully creamy and flavorful.
What exactly do 20+ and 30+ mean?
The indication 48+, 30+, or 20+ on a Dutch cheese indicates the fat percentage in the so-called 'dry matter'. Cheese consists partly of water and partly of dry matter (proteins, fats, and minerals). A 30+ cheese means that 30% of that dry matter consists of fat. Because the cheese also consists of about half water, the absolute fat percentage in the cheese is actually much lower (only about 18% absolute fat). By comparison: a standard 48+ Gouda cheese contains about 30% absolute fat. With a 30+ or 20+ cheese, you save considerably on your fat intake!
Buy low-fat cheese at the Gouda Cheese Shop
At the Gouda Cheese Shop, you will find a very wide range of low-fat cheeses. From a young, mild 30+ cheese for the children to a deliciously spicy, matured 30+ cheese to pair with a glass of wine. As soon as you place your order, we cut the cheese fresh for you. We vacuum-pack the piece tightly, which perfectly preserves its freshness and flavor.
Discover our other diet cheeses
In addition to less fat, are you also looking for other specific properties in your diet? Then also discover our low-sodium cheese (salt-free) for a blood pressure-lowering diet, our pure A2A2 cheese, or our delicious lactose-free cheese for people with an intolerance.
FAQ – Low-fat cheese (20+ and 30+)
What is the leanest cheese?
Within the assortment of hard Dutch cheeses, 20+ cheese is the leanest option. This cheese is made from skimmed milk and contains the least fat and the fewest calories, while still being packed with protein and calcium.
Does low-fat cheese melt well for a grilled cheese sandwich or casserole?
Low-fat cheese melts a bit slower and is less runny than a full-fat 48+ cheese because the fat percentage is lower. 30+ cheese generally still melts fine and is very suitable for a grilled cheese sandwich. 20+ cheese melts the least well and can become hard a bit faster when heated.
Is there a difference in taste between 30+ and 48+ cheese?
Fat is a flavor carrier, which means a full-fat 48+ cheese is often slightly creamier and fuller in flavor. However, our cheese masters have perfected the ripening process of our 30+ and 20+ cheeses to such an extent that the taste and creaminess come surprisingly close to regular Gouda cheese.
How should I store low-fat cheese?
It is best to store low-fat cheese in the refrigerator, wrapped in the provided breathable cheese paper. Make sure the cut surface is well covered (for example, with the fold of the paper or a piece of foil) to prevent the cheese from drying out.
Is my low-fat cheese shipped refrigerated?
Yes, we cut your low-fat cheese fresh from the large round cheese wheel immediately after you place your order. The cheese is then securely vacuum-packed and shipped with special cooling packs, so you are assured of maximum quality upon arrival.