Artisanal Smoked Cow’s Milk Cheese Made with Raw Milk
Artisanal Smoked Cow’s Milk Cheese: Quality, Origin, and Tradition
Smoked Gouda cheese, made from raw cow’s milk, is a culinary gem that combines rich cheesemaking tradition with the age-old art of smoking. The smoking process gives the cheese a distinctive, profound natural smoky flavor, creating a unique artisanal farmhouse Gouda cheese.
Gouda cheese is one of the Netherlands’ most prized culinary treasures, renowned for its mild, creamy flavor. When this cheese is handcrafted using raw cow’s milk and cold-smoked, it becomes an even more exquisite delicacy. Ideal for cheese boards, sandwiches, or for melting in hot recipes
What is smoked Gouda cheese?
Smoked cheese is cheese that has undergone a smoking process to give it a distinctive flavor and aroma. This process not only affects the taste but can also influence the cheese’s texture and color. When made with raw cow’s milk, the cheese retains the rich and complex flavors that come from unpasteurized milk, making it an even more special product.
Benefits of raw milk in the production of smoked Gouda cheese.
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, meaning it has not been subjected to a heating process to eliminate bacteria. This allows the milk to retain its natural bacterial flora, enzymes, and nutrients, contributing to a more complex and authentic flavor profile in the cheese. Cheeses made with raw milk are generally richer in flavor and texture than those made with pasteurized milk.
Traditional Production of Artisanal Smoked Cow’s Milk Cheese
The cold smoking process
Cold smoking is a traditional method that adds flavor to cheese without cooking it or altering its internal structure. Unlike hot smoking, which uses high temperatures, cold smoking is done at temperatures below 30°C (86°F), ensuring that the cheese does not melt or cook during the process.
Steps for cold smoking:
- Cheese preparation: The cheese is left at room temperature for a few hours so that its surface is ready to absorb the smoke. It must be completely dry before starting the smoking process.
- Wood selection: The type of wood used is crucial to the final flavor of the cheese. Hardwoods such as walnut, oak, apple, or cherry are popular choices because they impart a mild and complex flavor.
- Smoke generation: An external heat source is used to generate smoke without raising the temperature of the smoking area. The smoke is channeled into the chamber where the cheese is placed.
- Smoking: The cheese is exposed to smoke for several hours, depending on the desired level of smoky flavor. This process can last from 4 to 24 hours.
- Resting: After smoking, the cheese is left to rest in a cool, dry environment so that the flavors settle and fully integrate. Some cheesemakers prefer to let the cheese rest for several days before consuming it.
Smoked Gouda Cheese Made from Raw Cow’s Milk: Authentic and Natural Flavor
Type and origin of Craxi artisan smoked Gouda cheese:
- Gouda Cheese: Smoked.
- Country of origin: The Netherlands (farm).
- Type of milk/animal: Cow (raw milk).
- Rennet: Natural (animal).
- Type of cheese: Semi-hard artisanal Gouda.
- Maturation: 3 months.
- Price: €22.60/kg (VAT included).
Where to find Craxi smoked Gouda cheese in Spain
Visit our Gouda cheese shops in Málaga city. If you’d like us to deliver the cheese to your home on the Iberian Peninsula, you can place your cheese order online in the Craxi webshop or contact us.
Your online cheese order will be delivered to your home in mainland Spain by refrigerated transport.
You’ll find a wide selection of traditionally made Dutch Gouda cheeses at Craxi Queso in Malaga. From natural young cheeses to aged cheeses, and Gouda cheeses infused with herbs and spices. Browse our range of authentic farmhouse Gouda made with raw cow’s milk, available in our cheese shops and online.
Craxi Gouda Cheese Shops in Málaga
Location of the Craxi cheese shop in the center of Malaga:
Craxi Gouda cheese shop: Mercado de la Merced, Puesto 14.
Address: Calle la Merced, 4, Distrito Centro, 29012 Málaga, España.
Phone number: +34 624 48 57 73.
Gouda cheese shop opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00.
Find our Gouda cheese shop on Google Maps: 📍 Mercado de la Merced.
Location of the Craxi cheese shop in the Huelin neighborhood of Malaga:
Craxi Gouda cheese shop: Mercado de Huelin, Puesto 7-8.
Address: Calle la Hoz, 37, Carretera de Cádiz, 29002 Málaga, España.
Phone number: +34 624 48 57 73.
Gouda cheese shop opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 14:30.
Find our Gouda cheese shop on Google Maps: 📍 Mercado de Huelin.
How can you contact Craxi Queso if you have any question about our Smoked cow’s milk cheese?
If you have any questions about our artisan Gouda cheeses, shipping or online cheese 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.
You can submit your inquiry in Spanish, Dutch, or English. Our Craxi cheese team will respond as soon as possible to provide you with the best service.
Intense Flavor and Traditional Process of Smoked Cow’s Milk Cheese
Smoked cheese made with raw cow’s milk is an artisanal product that reflects the dedication and knowledge of generations of cheesemakers. Cold smoking gives it a distinctive and complex flavor without altering the cheese’s natural essence. This cheese is not only a delight for the palate but also a testament to the rich gastronomic heritage that remains alive today. If you are a cheese lover, smoked cheese made with raw cow’s milk is an experience you can’t miss.
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