Gouda Cheese - Everything You Need To Know

Every other person you meet is either a chocolate lover or a cheese lover! Agree?

There is something special about cheese that you can never say a NO to. It can be literally paired up with anything! Apart from spicing up your platter and giving your food a whole new dimension, it also adds to the health quotient. One such wonder variant is the gouda cheese. Gouda cheese is well known for its unique taste and nutritional benefits.

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Gouda cheese has a distinct, dense, and springy texture. This imparts a unique flavor and texture to the dish. The texture of the Gouda cheese is semi-hard to hard. However, this depends on the aging process. During the aging process, the cheese tends to get its unique and strong flavor. Gouda cheese can be left to age as long as 35 to 40 months.

Quick fact: Gouda cheese got its name from a small town named ‘Gouda’ in Holland.

Nutrition Quotient (per 100g serving)

Health Benefits

• The Calcium offered per serving of Gouda is almost 50 % of the daily recommended value. It helps build a stronger skeletal system and maintain overall oral hygiene.

• Consisting of all the essential amino acids, Gouda is a rich source of high-quality proteins. The proteins play a vital role in muscle build and repair mechanisms.

• Gouda is a rich source of Vitamin A (Retinol).

• Zinc is highly essential for the proper functioning of the defense mechanism. Being an antioxidant, it helps in the eradication of free radicals.

• Gouda cheese is a dense source of Vitamin B12. Each serving supplies about 27 percent of the daily requirement.

You can pair up your Gouda cheese with your sandwiches or crackers. It can also be used to spice up your salads, as a dip, or in your lasagne.

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