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Old Amsterdam
HardCow MilkNetherlandsNONE
Premium aged Dutch cheese created by the Westland family in 1985. Made in the Beemster polder and aged to develop characteristic caramel-like sweetness and crunchy tyrosine crystals. Recognizable by its distinctive black wax rind. One of the Netherlands' most exported cheeses.
Characteristics
Texture
Firm, dense, slightly crystalline
Flavor
Sharp, caramelized, intensely savory, umami
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