| Royal Hollandia Red Wax Gouda is a semi-hard, mild cheese from the Netherlands, carrying the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) "Gouda Holland," ensuring production, milk sourcing, and maturation occur in the Netherlands. Made from 100% pasteurized cow’s milk via a washed-curd process by FrieslandCampina, it uses vegetarian microbial rennet. Aged 4-6 weeks, its red wax coating preserves moisture and mildness. The cheese has a sweet, creamy flavor with a smooth, pliable, springy texture, and about 40-45% moisture. It pairs well with light wines, amber ales, fruits, nuts, and meats and is ideal for melting culinary uses. | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Milk | Cow |
| Rennet | Vegetarian |
| Heat Treatment | Pasteurized |
| Texture Profile | Smooth, Pliable, and Springy |
| Flavor Profile | Mild, Sweet, Creamy |
| Wine Pairings | Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rosé, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône |
| Beer Pairings: | Amber Ale, Pilsner, Lager |
| Food Pairings: | Green grapes, apples, pears, almonds, salami, mild cured hams, grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, macaroni and cheese |