Gayo Azul
| Gayo Azul Edam is an authentic Dutch semi-hard cheese from North Holland, produced by Royal FrieslandCampina using pasteurized part-skim Holstein cow milk and microbial rennet. Certified under the EU's Edam Holland PGI, it follows traditional washed-curd methods, yielding a mild, nutty, buttery, and salty flavor with elastic, firm, and smooth texture. Aged 4-12 weeks, it has 40-44% moisture and a 40% fat-in-dry-matter content. The red wax coating preserves it during long shipments, making it popular in Caribbean and Filipino cuisines. It pairs well with fruity wines, malty beers, and sweet-savory foods like guava paste and cured ham. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Microbial |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Elastic, Firm, Smooth, Dense |
| Flavor Profile | Mild, Nutty, Buttery, Saline |
| Wine Pairings | Pinot Noir, Riesling (Dry or Off-Dry), Chardonnay (Lightly Oaked), Syrah / Shiraz, Sparkling Wine (Cava/Prosecco) |
| Beer Pairings: | Dark Lager / Dunkel, Amber Ale, Stout or Porter, Pilsner |
| Food Pairings: | Guava Paste (*Pasta de Guayaba*), Melons, Apricots, Cherries, Pandesal, Queso Relleno, Bolitas de Queso, Cured Ham |
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