| Gouda cheese | |
|---|---|
 Gouda cheese | |
| Other names | Goudse kaas |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Region | South Holland |
| Town | Gouda |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurised | Possibly |
| Texture | Semi-hard to hard |
| Aging time | 1–36 months |
| Named after | Gouda |
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Gouda cheese (/ˈɡaʊdə/ , US also /ˈɡuːdə/ , Dutch: [ˈɣʌudaː] ; Dutch: Goudse kaas, "cheese from Gouda") is a creamy, yellow cow's milk cheese originating from the Netherlands.[1] It is one of the most popular and produced cheeses worldwide.[2][3] The name is used today as a general term for numerous similar cheeses produced in the traditional Dutch manner.[4]
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