Gouda cheese has its origins in the city of Gouda, Netherlands and is one of the oldest and the most popular types of cheese in the world. It is a semi-hard to hard cheese made from sweet, full-fat cow milk. Interestingly, Gouda refers to the preparation process rather than the actual name of the cheese. The curds are “washed” to bring in sweetness and a mild fruity flavour. The more the length of fermentation, the more fruitness the cheese gets. The rind of Gouda Cheese can come in many color on orange, red etc., depending on the amount of coloring agent present in it.

• Country of Origin – Gouda, Netherlands
• Texture – Semi-Hard to Hard
• Flavour Strength – Mild to Strong Sweet, Fruity and Nutty
• Best Served as – Cheese Fruit or paired with wine
• Total Calories – 350 Calories
• Total Fat – 27 gms (per 100gms serving)

6. Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan):

Parmesan, the common name for Parmigiano-Reggiano, is one of the most popular Italian cheeses. It has a salty, fruity and nutty taste which adds an exceptional flavour to any dish. Parmesan is made from skim cow milk by adding rennet and breaking down the curds into smaller pieces. These grains are compacted and placed in molds, leaving them to submerge in brine tanks for about 20 days. Parmesan is a type of hard cheese with a minimum aging time being 12 months and a maximum being 2-3 years.

• Country of Origin – Lombardy, Italy
• Texture –Hard
• Flavour Strength – Mild to Robust Salty, Fruity and Nutty
• Best Served as – Grated over pasta and soups
• Total Calories – 431 Calories
• Total Fat – 29 gms (per 100gms serving)

7. Feta Cheese:

Feta cheese is a type of soft, white cheese made from sheep or goat milk. It is quite crumbly in texture and has a salty taste. The preparation process of Feta involves the addition to rennet to milk and draining the whey in a cloth. The curds are dry-salted and left to age in a brine solution. Feta is usually sold as large blocks or as sealed packages with brine solution. Due to the high water content, Feta has a low-fat percentage, but on the flip side contains high amounts of sodium.