Edam |
| Production Area | Holland, Nordic countries |
| Milk | Partly skimmed cow's milk |
| Pasteurized | Yes |
| Texture | Semisoft |
| Fat content | approx. 28% |
| Protein content | approx. 25% |
| Dimensions/weight | ??cm x ??cm thick/c. 2.5kg |
| Aging time | up to 10 months |
| Certification | ?? |
Edam is a Dutch cheese that is traditionally sold as spheres with pale yellow interior and a coat of red or yellow paraffin wax. It is named after Edam (mun. Edam-Volendam). Edam coated with black wax rather than the usual red or yellow has aged for at least 17 weeks. It is also popular in the Nordic countries.
Edam cheese has a very mild taste and almost no smell when compared to other cheeses. It also has a significantly lower fat content than many other traditional cheeses.
See also: List of cheeses