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Boerenkaas
Semi HardCow MilkNetherlands, VariousNONE
Traditional Dutch farmhouse cheese made from raw milk on the farm where the cows are milked. Legally protected term in the Netherlands requiring on-farm production. More complex and variable than factory-made Gouda, with distinct seasonal flavors.
Aging Time
28 days – 2 years
- Style
- Semi Hard
- Milk
- Cow
- Origin
- Netherlands · Various
- Ripening
- ≥ 28 days
Tasting Board
Texture
Firm, smooth, occasional small holes
Flavor
Rich, complex, grassy, more intense than factory Gouda
Nutrition (per 100g)
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