I bought some smoked gouda cheese and not sure if I should peel away the casing before I serve it to my guest.
2007-02-25 05:09:48 · 4 answers · asked by mari 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
If it is naturally smoked odds are good that it isn't encased in wax or anything and it is perfectly ok to eat (you can wash it in a vinegar and salt mixture if you want. Just let it dry for a day or two). If it is just smoked flavoring added in it is probably encased in a mold inhibitor and/or wax, so just peel that off. The mold inhibitor may need to be taken off with a cheese slicer.
2007-02-27 14:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by kispiox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that way it is easier to handle when someone picks up a piece. If you are serving it as a wheel. If not, yes. I am assuming that you are then going to slice it and arrange it on a platter or cut it into bite-sized chunks.
2007-03-02 12:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Diane T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove it...sometimes they use wax on the casing to keep the cheese moisture in
2007-02-25 05:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by Marie Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the brown rind can be eaten but be careful because sometimes there is wax over it....if so, remove the wax but not the rind....
2007-02-25 05:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋