2007-08-17 10:35:17 · 29 answers · asked by nate313 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Edam (Dutch Edammer) is a Dutch cheese that is traditionally sold as spheres with pale yellow interior and a coat of paraffin. Its Spanish name is queso de bola, literally 'ball cheese'. It is named after the town of Edam in the province of North Holland[1], where the cheese is coated for export and for tourist high season. Edam which has aged for at least 17 weeks is coated with black wax, rather than the usual red or yellow. Edam ages well, travels well, and does not spoil easily - this made it the world's most popular cheese in the 14th through 18th centuries, both at sea and in remote colonies[2]. It is popular in North America, the Nordic countries and many other countries around the world.
Edam cheese has a very mild taste, slightly salty or nutty and almost no smell when compared to other cheeses. It also has a significantly lower fat content than many other traditional cheeses being approximately 28% with an average protein content of 25%. Modern Edam is quite soft compared to other cheeses, such as Cheddar, due to its low fat content.
A major producer is the Friesland Foods company in Holland. In the USA, the May-bud brand is sold by the Churny Company, a subsidiary of Kraft Foods[3].
Mild Edam is good with fruit such as peaches, melons, apricots and cherries. Aged Edammer is good with traditional "cheese fruits" like pears and apples. Like most cheeses, it is also good on crackers and bread. Pinot Noir is a recommended wine to accompany this cheese.
Together with bibingka and jamón it is one of the foods that complete the traditional Filipino Christmas dinner table. It is also typical in Spain and Latin American countries where it is considered a delicacy.
2007-08-17 10:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cheddar Swiss(Emmenthaler,Gryere,Jarlsberg) Gorganzola Brie Provolone Peccarino Romano America
2016-05-21 22:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheddar
2007-08-17 10:44:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cheddar cheese
2007-08-17 10:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by Soopspoon 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your favorite cheese is the most popular.
2007-08-17 10:41:15 · answer #5 · answered by mssouth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cheddar?
2007-08-17 10:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
probably goat cheese.
1/3 of the world is Hindu, and they revere cows and don't drink/eat cow milk.
1/3 of the world is poor, and they can't afford to keep a cow, but a goat scavenges, so basically free milk.
That's how I see it, anyway.
2007-08-17 10:49:34 · answer #7 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parmesan-reggiano is a good one, but I think the most popular is american processed cheese (kraft singles or velveeta)
2007-08-17 10:40:58 · answer #8 · answered by RSJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Swiss
2007-08-17 10:39:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would say either mozzerella or Parmesan. string cheese isn't a type of cheese it is how its made, a string, string cheese is mozzerella isn't it
but different places you use different cheeses, like in mexico they use cheddar, in us they use all kinds of cheese, but the most seen cheese would be mozzerella and parmesan cheese
2007-08-17 10:39:40 · answer #10 · answered by Ledzeppelin324 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋