Gouda

Should I Always Remove the Rind From Traditional Gouda? The general rule of thumb with cheese rind is that if it is partly or fully man-made, then don’t eat it. When it comes to traditional Gouda, the red rind is wax and, therefore, fully man-made. So yes, you should remove the rind on traditional Gouda. … Read more

Does Smoked Gouda Have Bacon In It? The traditional form of smoked gouda does not have bacon in it, although there are varieties that may specifically include bacon as an ingredient. So, this doesn’t explain why smoked gouda tastes like bacon. To be honest, it’s not bacon that you’re tasting, but rather the smoking process. … Read more