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Boerenkaas
Semi HardCow MilkNetherlandsNONE
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.
Characteristics
Texture
Firm, smooth, occasional small holes
Flavor
Rich, complex, grassy, more intense than factory Gouda
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