Maasdam cheese is a relatively new Dutch cheese, however gained already a lot of popularity in the world-wide cheese market. With its soft nutty and slightly sweet flavour, this cheese is especially appreciated in Eastern Europe, North Africa and other further export destinations. This cheese has distinct and larger eye-forming than Gouda due to the gas forming inside, similar to an Emmental cheese. Maasdam cheese is traditionally ripened for 6 weeks. Delicious on a sandwich or perfectly suitable for a cheese fondue.