Extra Mature Gouda Cheese

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Extra Matured Cheese: Full, piquant and deliciously creamy

Enjoy our extra matured Gouda cheese with its powerful and characterful taste. After 7 to 8 months of natural ripening, this cheese follows the matured variant. It is deliciously piquant and full of flavor, but has still retained that beloved Gouda creaminess.

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

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OVER 350 TYPES OF CHEESE - Freshly cut & Vacuum sealed

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Minimum 7 weeks shelf life - cheese paper included for free

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Description Extra Mature Gouda Cheese

Order extra matured cheese online

Would you like to buy the most delicious extra matured cheese? Order this robust Dutch classic safely, freshly, and quickly at GoudaCheeseShop.com. Perfect for the cheese lover who is looking for just a little more character on their sandwich or cheese board.

  • ✔ Deliciously piquant and full flavor, but still nice and creamy
  • ✔ The perfect powerful successor to regular matured cheese
  • ✔ 7 to 8 months naturally aged in the cheese warehouse
  • ✔ Always freshly cut from the wheel for you & vacuum-packed
  • ✔ Safely shipped and cooled directly to your doorstep

Taste the intense flavor of true Dutch quality and order today.

Ingredients of Extra Matured Cheese

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

The powerful taste of extra matured cheese

The age structure of cheese tells a wonderful culinary story. After the soft young cheese, the mild young matured cheese, and the creamy matured cheese, we arrive at the extra matured cheese. This impressive Gouda cheese has been allowed to mature in peace on traditional wooden boards for no less than 7 to 8 months. During this time, the cheese slowly loses its moisture, causing the structure to become firmer and the flavors to concentrate enormously. The result? A deliciously piquant, full flavor with just enough retained creaminess to keep everything in perfect balance.

Because of its slightly firmer texture and pronounced flavor profile, this 48+ cheese is an absolute must for gourmets. It adds an extra dimension to a farmhouse sandwich, but steals the show just as easily on an extensive cheese board with a good glass of red wine or port. Although it is starting to become slightly more crumbly than its younger brothers, extra matured cheese is still fantastic to slice and is delicious as a savory snack.

Freshly cut from the wheel for ultimate taste experience

At GoudaCheeseShop.com, we deliver absolute top quality. As soon as we receive your order for the extra matured Gouda cheese, we immediately cut it fresh for you from a large, artisanal cheese.

Immediately after cutting, the cheese is packed tightly and completely airtight in a vacuum. To preserve the concentrated aromas and the perfect firm-but-creamy texture, we ship your order cooled. This way you are guaranteed to get the very best freshness at home. And the big advantage of this packaging? As long as you keep it closed, the cheese can be safely stored in the refrigerator for up to two months!

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Extra Matured Cheese

What is the difference between matured and extra matured cheese?

The big difference is in the maturation time. Matured cheese ripens for about 4 months, while extra matured cheese gets 7 to 8 months. Because of this, more moisture evaporates. The extra matured cheese is therefore somewhat firmer in structure and has a much more powerful, piquant flavor than the regular matured variant, but is less crumbly than really old cheese.

Does extra matured cheese contain lactose?

Yes, our extra matured Gouda cheese may contain traces of lactose. Although in longer matured cheeses the milk sugars have largely been broken down by the lactic acid bacteria and the cheese is naturally very low in lactose, we do not guarantee a 100% lactose-free label for this specific product.

How long can I keep the extra matured cheese in the fridge?

Because this cheese has matured longer and is somewhat firmer, you can keep it excellently. Unopened in our vacuum packaging, the cheese will stay perfect in the refrigerator for 7 to 8 weeks. After opening, it is best to wrap it in cheese paper; you can then certainly enjoy it for another 2 to 3 weeks.

Are there cheeses that are even older or more piquant?

Certainly! After extra matured cheese comes the 'Old cheese' (10 to 12 months matured) and then the 'Overjarige cheese' or 'Crumbly cheese' (1 to 4 years matured). These are even firmer and full of salt crystals. View our full cheese assortment for the perfect age to your taste.

Is this cheese tasty on a drinks board?

Absolutely! Because of its full and piquant flavor, extra matured cheese is a fantastic snack cheese. Cut it into cubes or serve in rustic pieces with a spoonful of coarse mustard or a sweet fig chutney for a delicious flavor contrast.

 

More information

Dimension whole cheese +/- 37 cm Ø x 11 cm H
Brand Gouda Premium
Flavor strength Piquant
Country origin Netherlands
Nutritional information per 100 grams
fat (gr) 32,5
Saturated fat (gr) 20
Calcium (mg) 821
Calories (kcal) 368
Kilojoules (KJ) 1526
Carbohydrates (gr) 0
Protein (gr) 25,5
Sodium (mg) 735
Type of milk Cow
Type of rennet Rennet
Lactose-free Yes
Pasteurized Yes/No Pasteurized
Limited shelf life No

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Excellent cheese and great service. Speedy delivery and very well packed.
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Delicious cheese and excellent service!
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This whole aged gouda was almost half the price of the same cheese on sale in the UK, so well worth having it shipped over from the Netherlands. The lady I spoke to in the shop spoke perfect English and was extremely helpful. The cheese formed the base of our wedding "cake"!
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thank you, i like very much gouda cheese
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Great cheese
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I was absolutely delighted with my order, the speed with which it arrived, the way it was vacuum packed and above all its taste and price. I find it quite hard to get proper Gouda cheese here in Ireland, so was delighted to find your website.
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