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Brabander - Gouda di capra
A cheese made from goat's milk, similar to Gouda, sweet and unctuous
Code:
46923
Country of origin:
Holland
Type of Milk:
Goat's milk
Weight:
8 kg approx
Minimum order:
1/4
| Description | A cheese similar to Gouda but made from pasteurized Saanen goat's milk of Dutch origin and vegetable rennet |
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| Appearance | The rind is natural and rough, while the paste is ivory white with few eyes: it resembles a Gouda but made from goat's milk |
| Taste | Sweet and unctuous, with pronounced notes of roasted fruit and a slight presence of goaty and umami notes |
| Maturing | At least 6 months |
| Curiosity | The term "Brabander" refers to the place of production, specifically the Brabant region in the south of the Netherlands. It is produced in the Noord- Holland region, which stretches from The Hague to above Amsterdam. The farming follows strict rules aimed at animal welfare: Holstein (Frisian) cows are allowed to graze freely for at least 200 days a year, and farmers are not permitted to "cut" the pastures before June. This greatly impacts the quality of the milk and the fat content. Unlike large companies that use paraffin, L'Amuse uses natural coatings based on "wood glue," which allows the cheese to breathe |
| Our selection | A few kilometers from Haarlem, west of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, lies Fromagerie L'Amuse. Renowned for their knowledge and selection, they are also famous thanks to Betty, a legendary figure in the world of cheese. Over the years, she has written books, appeared on TV shows, worked with Michelin-starred chefs, and even served royal families. Founded in 1989, L'Amuse excels in direct imports from small producers and distributors, offering a very diverse selection, as well as in-house aging of cheeses |
| Suggestions | Delicious on its own as an aperitif, perhaps paired with sparkling wine |
| Ingredients | Goat's MILK, salt, lactic ferments and microbial rennet |
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| Allergens in ingredients | Milk and products thereof |
| Other allergens | Eggs and products thereof |
| Weight | 8 kg approx |
| Packaging | Bulk whole shape and vacuum packed fractions |
| Storage Conditions (unpacked products) | Keep refrigerated below 20 °C |
| Storage Conditions (packaged products) | Keep refrigerated below +4°C |
| Instructions for use | Crust not edible. Sell fractionated. |
| Country of origin of the primary ingredient | Netherlands |
| Nutrition Declaration | Energy: 1702 kJ / 407 kcal Fat: 33,5 g of which saturates: 23,6 g Carbohydrate: 0 g of which sugars: 0 g Protein: 26,2 g Salt: 1,83 g Typical value per 100 g |
The producer
Fromagerie L'Amuse - IJmuiden - Holland
Why we chose them
The first time we met Fromagerie L'Amuse was in Bra - Cheese 2007 and at that time we have been astonished by their selection, in particular of
Gouda. Betty & Martin, helped by the their daughter Thasia, run two beautiful fromagerie in Holland, the first in Santpoort-Noord (in the top 10 of
Europe) and a new one in Amsterdam. The family works side by side with producers, selecting cheeses one by one when young, and maturing it for
long time with long expertise. Gouda, affinè by L'Amuse, is produced by Cono Kaas, a cooperative in Beemster, nord of Holland. The place is
amazing, four meters below the level of the sea, very fertile with amazing grazes for Holstein cows. The long affinage in rooms that are not cooled
gave to the cheeses a round, buttery and complex taste that you could not forget
