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Edam
Edam
Also known as: edam cheese, Edam cheese from cow's milk
Low concern
Edam is a fermented dairy food providing protein, calcium, and fat. Concerns are saturated fat and sodium content, plus milk allergen status.
Found in
47 products
What it is
Semi-hard Dutch cheese made from cow's milk, traditionally with low fat and red wax coating.
Flavor, fat, protein, and texture in foods.
Why it's flagged
- milk allergen
- saturated fat
- sodium
What regulators actually say
"Section 133.138 - Edam cheese establishes the standard of identity for Edam cheese."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity for semisoft cheeses including Edam in 21 CFR 133.138.
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food; milk listed as allergen in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011.
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