Vlaskaas is a Dutch
Gouda cheese
Gouda (, , ;
nl, Goudse kaas, "cheese from Gouda") is a sweet, creamy, yellow cow's milk cheese originating from the Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cheeses worldwide. The name is used today as a general term for numerous similar ...
with a firm, yet creamy texture and a sweet, sharp flavor. Vlaskaas is made under the
Beemster brand by the farmer-owned cooperative, CONO Kaasmakers in the Netherlands. The name translates to "flax cheese" but there is no
flax in the cheese. The name is in honor of the historic importance of flax in the Dutch economy.
References
External links
Vlaskaas on the Beemster website
Dutch cheeses
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