Craxi naturally ripened old Gouda cheese available in Spain.
Naturally ripened old Gouda or is their also such a thing as ‘unnaturally ripened’?
Are all aged Gouda cheeses naturally ripened or old? No, various brands of industrial Gouda cheese use a so-called fast-ripening starter culture in their production!
But what does that mean?
It means that the cheese tastes like old Gouda cheese, but that the cheese has not been naturally matured for 12 months. By using a ripening accelerator, the cheese develops a taste similar to old cheese after approximately 7 to 8 months.
Why do industrial Gouda cheese producers use it?
Besides the fact that they give the consumer the impression that he is buying naturally matured old Gouda cheese, what could be other reasons for its use?
If you can make a cheese that tastes old in half the time, they probably think: why wait so long? This production method is the ideal ‘cash cow’!
It’s not that hard to find a reason why industrial Gouda cheese producers use a ripening accelerator in cheese production and don’t let the cheese ripen naturally:
- Price old cheese. If you use a fast maturing starter culture you can sell an 8 month aged cheese for the price of a 12 month old cheese.
- Cheese moisture loss. During a natural maturing process, the cheese loses moisture. After 12 months of natural ripening, a Gouda cheese weighs approximately 10 percent less. If you can reduce the ripening time by half, you will have 5 percent more cheese in weight.
- Cheese storage costs. Less time in a cheese maturation room also saves costs.
The vast majority of the Gouda cheese you encounter in cheese shops or supermarkets in Spain is industrial Gouda.
If you want the real stuff, opt for authentic Gouda farmer’s cheese
Naturally matured Dutch artisan Gouda cheese in Spain.
The art of waiting for the perfect matured Gouda cheese: We prefer taste over speed.
This type of Gouda is the artisanal Gouda as it has been traditionally made for hundreds of years on the cheese farm in the Netherlands. These Gouda cheeses are still made according to the Dutch Gouda cheese tradition from raw cow’s milk and are naturally matured on wooden planks at the cheese farm. This original Gouda is rich and full of flavor and a must try for cheese lovers. Once you’ve tasted it, you’ll be sold! You will never touch industrial Gouda again.
Craxi Queso in Malaga offers a wide range of traditional Dutch Gouda cheeses. Natural Gouda cheeses with a maturation period of 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 and 36 months. Smoked Gouda cheese and an assortment of Gouda cheeses with herbs and spices.
We indicate the natural ripening time of the cheese, so that you know what you are buying. Our old artisanal Gouda cheese is naturally ripened for 12 months.
Are you a fan of naturally matured extra old cheese?
3 years matured artisanal raw milk Gouda cheese with a strong full bold flavour, a firm texture and with the characteristic ripening crystals.
Where can you find naturally aged artisan Dutch Gouda cheese in Spain?
Gouda cheese shop locations in Malaga city.
Craxi Gouda cheese Shop – Mercado de la Merced – stall 14, Málaga.
Address: C/ la Merced, 4, Distrito Centro, 29012 Málaga, Spain.
Craxi Gouda cheese Shop – Mercado de Huelin – stall 7-8, Málaga.
Address: C. la Hoz, 37, Carretera de Cádiz, 29002 Málaga, Spain.
How to place your order quickly and safely in our Gouda cheese web shop.
Our ordering process is simple and straightforward. You just have to browse our selection of Gouda cheeses, select the ones you like the most and add them to your shopping cart. Once you’re done choosing your favorite cheeses, simply follow the instructions to complete your order. You can be sure that your cheeses will arrive at your door in perfect condition, thanks to our refrigerated transport that guarantees the freshness of the cheese throughout the journey.
Online orders of Gouda cheeses destined for the Peninsula are sent on the following days, from Monday to Thursday. For those people who wish to place an order outside the Peninsula, please contact us beforehand to coordinate the shipment.
Order Gouda cheese online with destination Spanish mainland. Shipping Costs Craxi Gouda Cheese with refrigerated transport:
- Cheese order up to 30 euros: € 10.00
- Cheese order from 30 to 55 euros: € 7.50
- Cheese order from 55 to 80 euros: € 5.00
- For cheese orders over 80 euros : Free shipping
How to contact us.
If you have any questions about our artisan Gouda cheeses, shipping or online order, please feel free to contact us via the contact form on the website or use the WhatsApp button. We will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.
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