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A picture of a wedge of Gouda with Cumin. It is sat on a rustic, wooden table

Gouda with Cumin Cheese

Price range: £2.75 through £16.50

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Gouda with Cumin gives classic Dutch Gouda a fresh spin. The combination of creamy, nutty Gouda and cumin’s gentle heat creates a harmonious balance. With its rich history and unique flavour, it’s a longstanding favourite among cheese fans worldwide.

  • Cow’s milk cheese
  • Woerden, The Netherlands
  • Mild
  • Thermised milk
  • Animal rennet
  • Available in cut wedges or pre-order a whole wheel
Description

Description

Gouda with Cumin Cheese

About Gouda with Cumin

Gouda, with its creamy texture and subtle, nutty flavour, is a Dutch classic that never disappoints. Add cumin, and it transforms into something distinctive. Gouda with Cumin (or ‘Komijnekaas’ in the Netherlands) offers a cosy warmth and earthy depth. It’s long been a staple in Dutch kitchens, and I fully support that. Its taste has a subtle hint of magic.

 

The History

Adding cumin to Gouda isn’t a modern invention; it dates back to the Middle Ages, when spices were prized and traded along ancient trade routes. Cumin, with its earthy, gently peppery flavour, has flourished in the Mediterranean and Asia for millennia. Dutch traders would return with exotic spices from afar. I can picture Dutch cheesemakers experimenting with aromatics and discovering how perfectly cumin complements cheese.

 

Gouda with Cumin – Jen’s Tasting Notes

Gouda with Cumin is a real treat for the palate. You get creamy, rich Gouda with an aromatic kick from the cumin. The cumin seeds scattered through the cheese add warmth and peppery spice without overpowering the creaminess, enhancing the cheese’s natural sweetness and creating a balanced, savoury-spicy bite.

As the cheese matures, the cumin’s flavour deepens. The cheese develops smoky layers, balancing creamy sweetness with spicy earthiness; rich yet lively.

 

How to Serve and Pair Gouda with Cumin
  • Make sure you take it out of the fridge a good hour before you want to eat it so it can come up to room temperature.
  • Classic pairings: I’m a big fan of pairing Gouda with Cumin, with a crisp, refreshing white wine; Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay works perfectly. The wine’s bright acidity cuts through the cheese’s richness, highlighting the cumin’s spice.
  • Something a little different: If you prefer a more robust pairing, try a brown ale; its malty sweetness pairs delightfully with the Gouda’s nutty notes.
  • On the plate: Alongside the traditional fruits and crackers, I find that the tanginess of pickled onions adds a nice contrast to the silky richness of Gouda with Cumin, while the acidity cleanses the palate between bites of cheese.
  • In the kitchen: This cheese melts really nicely. It works a treat alongside some shredded cooked chicken in a Quesadilla (cooked filled tortilla to you & me!)

 

Jen’s note: Ali’s brother lives in the Netherlands. Before we took over the shop, he used to send us this cheese from his local cheesemonger because it wasn’t available where we lived in the UK. Thanks to him, we discovered just how good this cheese is, and now, owning the shop, we can stock it ourselves and no longer have to rely on his gifts!

 

Buying Gouda with Cumin
  • Brand or Producer: Treur Kaas
  • Product name: Villa Cumin
  • Milk: Cow
  • Country: The Netherlands
  • Region: Woerden
  • Strength: Mild
  • Vegetarian: No
  • Suitable for pregnancy: Yes
  • Allergens: MILK

 

Sizes and Prices

  • 100g wedge, £2.75
  • 500g wedge, £13.75
  • Larger wedges or a whole cheese available on request

 

Storage Advice

  • Keep refrigerated
  • Wrap in waxed paper or cling film
  • Remove from the fridge before serving
  • Consume within 10 to 14 days of opening

 

Delivery and Collection

  • UK wide courier delivery
  • Click and collect from our Pangbourne shop
  • Free local delivery available for selected postcodes

 

Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)

MILK, salt, 1% cumin, starter culture, rennet

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Christmas Opening Hours

Normal opening Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm until:

Sunday 22nd 9am – 4pm
Monday 23rd 9am – 4pm
Christmas Eve 9am – 12pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Friday 27th Closed
Saturday 28th 9am – 4pm
Sunday 29th Closed
Monday 30th 9am – 2pm
Tuesday 31st 9am – 2pm
New Year’s Day Closed
Thursday 2nd January Closed
Friday 3rd 9am – 4pm then open as normal

After Christmas our courier delivery slots start from 8th January.