Gouda cheese is among the tastiest, most nutritious types of cheese available on the market. You can use it in a variety of amazing recipes, from mac and cheese to pizza. The characteristic Gouda cheese taste is often described as buttery and nutty, with a hint of sweetness uncommon to other cheeses.

Below you will find a great selection of the best Gouda cheese that received a Qualité Award at the 2018 South African Dairy Championships. Only a very limited number of products obtain this prestigious award, which are then allowed to display the distinctive logo on the products for the ensuing year.

1.  Woolworths Matured Gouda 10 Months

This mature gouda cheese is a full fat semi-hard cheese and is 10 months matured. This fine gouda, made especially for Woolworths, also wore the crown as the 2017 SA Dairy Product of the Year.

Producer: Parmalat SA

2.  Woolworths Matured Gouda 20 Months

This Matured Gouda is a traditionally made, crumbly mature gouda wedge with a unique crunchy texture and matured nutty flavour. Specially selected and typically matured for 20 to24 months.

Producer: Parmalat SA

3.  President Matured Gouda 6 Months

As a favourite gourmet choice, this cheese has become domesticated worldwide over the centuries. Président Gouda has a slightly sour taste, as it ripens it gets a sweetish and subtle savoury flavor. As the time passes, the taste intensifies and becomes more profound.

Producer: Parmalat SA

4.  Goat’s Gouda

The gouda cheese is made following an original Dutch recipe, to give it a smooth texture and full taste. The cheese is matured on wooden shelves to develop it’s full potential of flavour. Gouda cheese is also available with different spices/herbs: italian mix, cumin & cloves, green pepper corn and fenugreek.

Producer: Dutch Goat Farm

5.  Ladismith Round Gouda

Traditional, creamy with a characteristic yellow interior. Enjoy this cheese on it’s own or in pastas. It’s excellent with fruit and wine.

Producer: Ladismith Cheese Company