Gouda
Also known as: gouda cheese, Gouda cheese from cow's milk
Gouda is a whole-food cheese providing protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12 per USDA FoodData Central, but is also relatively high in saturated fat and sodium. Milk is a major allergen requiring clear labeling.
What it is
A semi-hard yellow cow's milk cheese originating in the Netherlands; named after the city of Gouda.
Cheese ingredient providing flavor, fat, protein, and texture.
Why it's flagged
- saturated fat
- sodium content
- milk allergen
What regulators actually say
"Gouda cheese is the food prepared by the procedure set forth in paragraph (b) of this section."
"Cheese, gouda - Protein 24.94 g, Total lipid (fat) 27.44 g, Saturated fat 17.6 g, Sodium 819 mg per 100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity for Gouda under 21 CFR 133.142; milk is a major allergen
European Union — EFSA
Standard food
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