Old Amsterdam
Old Amsterdam cheese was born in a special manner. In 1985, The Westland family of family business Westland Kaas wanted to develop a matured cheese. This had to be a cheese with a lot of crystals, but at the same time creamy and easy to cut. An independent research institute was hired for this. This search eventually resulted in an extensive process in which knowledge from other countries was combined with Dutch level-headedness. Old Amsterdam cheese is a cheese with an Amsterdam character: distinct. A cheese that stands out from the crowd in all areas. Nowadays Old Amsterdam is one of the biggest brands of family business Westland Kaas.
How Old Amsterdam cheese is made
Old Amsterdam cheese is traditionally made from Dutch meadow milk. Rennet and starter are then added to this. The cheese owes its unique taste to the starter. The search for the starter with the ideal composition is characterized by lots of experimenting by the developers of Old Amsterdam. Ultimately, M4 starter contains the perfect mix of natural ingredients. Thanks to these ingredients, Old Amsterdam cheese has become a success. Today it is even one of the biggest brands of family business Westland Kaas. In addition, the cheese is regularly awarded international awards.
The Old Amsterdam cheese range
Old Amsterdam is a very well-known and successful brand. The cheese is loved not only in the Netherlands, but also abroad. For example, family business Westland Kaas has its own Old Amsterdam Cheese Stores and Old Amsterdam is eaten by many loyal fans in more than 60 countries worldwide. Old Amsterdam is available in all shapes and sizes. The most famous is the Old Amsterdam Classic 48+, an old cheese that is savory and slightly sweet in taste. Loved worldwide and awarded with many prizes. In addition, there is Old Amsterdam 35+, Old Amsterdam Goat cheese and Old Amsterdam cream. Old Amsterdam cheese is ideal for any time of the day.