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Mature Gouda

Also called belegen Gouda, belegen kaas, semi-mature Gouda

Gouda aged several months (belegen), firmer and fuller-flavoured than young Gouda. Sliced on bread or grated for gratins.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapFarmhouse Gouda
  • T2 · GoodAged Gouda

    Harder, saltier and more crystalline; use a little less. (use 0.8× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodCheddar

    Tangier and sharper; still melts well.

  • T2 · GoodYoung Gouda

    Milder and softer; loses depth.

  • T3 · In a pinchEdam

    Milder and firmer; much less flavour.

  • T3 · In a pinchEmmental

    Sweeter and nuttier with a stretchier melt.

Cook with Mature Gouda

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