Category: Gouda Cheese

Gouda cheese from the Netherlands.

You can find the best Gouda Cheese from The Netherlands in our Craxi farm cheese shop in Malaga, Spain.

You can also order this delicious artisan Dutch cheese online in our Craxi webshop.

Craxi farmer’s cheese is still made by hand from fresh raw cow’s milk on the cheese farm in the Netherlands according to a centuries-old tradition and recipe.

The result is the pure taste of authentic Gouda cheese with a deliciously characteristic and powerful flavour.

Premium quality raw milk Gouda farmer’s cheese 48+ is available from young to old (6 weeks to 24 months).

Craxi small raw milk cheeses with herbs.

Artisanal small farm cheeses 48+ with herbs are available as a small wheel weighing ±500 gr (mini) and as a small wheel weighing ±1000 gr (baby).

Small farm cheese (mini & baby) with:

Cumin cheese.

Fenugreek cheese.

Green pesto cheese.

Red pesto cheese.

Cheese with Italian herbs.

Onion/garlic cheese.

Spicy (chillies) cheese.

Cheese with black summer truffle.

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Artisan Cheese – Premium Gouda Cow Cheese

Craxi artisan Dutch Gouda cheese in Spain. Farmstead Gouda cheese made from raw cow’s milk with a full, rich flavor

Gouda artisan cheese - When it comes to taste, Gouda farmer's cheese stands head and shoulders above its factory-made counterparts

Artisan Gouda cheese has unparalleled taste and quality

Welcome, cheese enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike, to our flavorful exploration of artisan cheese! In a world dominated by mass-produced factory cheeses, we invite you to embark on a delightful journey into the realm of artisanal creations. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with exquisite flavors, unrivaled quality, and the rich heritage of Dutch cheese craftsmanship. Join us as we delve into the delectable world of artisan Gouda cheese, celebrating its unique qualities and highlighting the contrast between artisanal and factory-made varieties.

Artisanal Gouda farmer’s cheese and its incomparable taste

When it comes to taste, artisan Gouda cheese stands head and shoulders above its factory-made counterparts. Each small batch of artisan Gouda is lovingly crafted by skilled cheesemakers who pour their passion into their creations. The result? A symphony of flavours that dance across your palate. From creamy and nutty to sharp and tangy, artisan cheese offers a wide range of complex flavours that elevate your culinary experiences. Every bite is a celebration of craftsmanship and a testament to the superior flavour profiles that only handcrafted raw-milk Gouda cheese can provide.

Craftsmen craft artisanal cheeses with care

Unlike industrial cheese, which is produced on a massive scale using automated processes, artisan cheese is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail. Artisan cheese makers carefully choose the best ingredients and process the milk often from their own or local farms that value quality and sustainability. The cheese-making process is a labor of love, requiring expertise, patience, and an artisan’s touch. This devotion to craftsmanship results in cheeses that are unique, distinct, and imbued with a sense of authenticity you won’t find in mass-produced alternatives.

Rich Heritage and Tradition.

Artisan cheese embodies the rich heritage and traditions of cheesemaking that have been passed down through generations. Many artisan cheesemakers follow age-old techniques and recipes, honoring the cultural significance and regional nuances of cheese production. From the rolling hills of the Spanish countryside to the idyllic dairy farms of the Netherlands, each artisan cheese is a living testament to centuries of expertise and a connection to the land from which it originates. With every bite, you savor a piece of history and embrace the stories woven into the fabric of artisanal cheese.

Quality You Can Trust.

Quality is paramount when it comes to cheese, and artisan varieties offer an unmatched level of assurance. By producing cheese in small batches, artisans have the ability to maintain rigorous quality control throughout the entire process. From the sourcing of raw materials to the aging and ripening stages, every step is carefully monitored, ensuring that only the finest cheeses make their way into your hands. When you choose artisan cheese, you can be confident that you’re indulging in a product of exceptional quality, made with passion and expertise.

Craxi artisan Dutch Gouda farmer’s cheese

We stock the following artisanal Gouda farmer’s cheese (natural) in our cheese shops in Málaga.

Craxi Gouda maturation timeArtisanal Gouda cheese
2 months Gouda cheese matured for 2 months
6 monthsGouda cheese matured for 6 months
8 monthsGouda cheese matured for 8 months
12 monthsGouda cheese matured for 1 year
24 monthsGouda cheese matured for 2 years
36 monthsGouda cheese matured for 3 years

Craxi small artisan Dutch Gouda farmer’s cheese wheels

Small artisanal raw milk Gouda cheeses (wheel weight ± 500 g) with herbs and spices.

Small artisan cheese with herbs - Raw milk Gouda cheese with cumin, fenugreek, Iberian herbs, chillies, green pesto, red pesto,onion and garlic, Italian herbs and black truffle

We stock the following artisanal Gouda farmer’s cheese with herbs in our cheese shop in Málaga.

Craxi Gouda cheeseGouda cheese created with mixed herbs and spices
BLACK TRUFFLE Gouda with black summer truffle
ONION & GARLICGouda with onion, garlic, paprika, ginger, and horseradish
ITALIAN HERBSGouda with dried tomato pieces, onion, paprika, garlic, basil, thyme, and pepper
SPICYGouda with chilli peppers
GREEN PESTOGouda with basil, pepper, garlic, oregano leaf, and paprika
RED PESTOGouda with chilli peppers, basil, garlic, oregano leaf, pepper, and paprika
FENUGREEKGouda with fenugreek seeds
CUMINGouda with cumin seeds
IBERIAN HERBSGouda with basil, thyme, black pepper, onion, paprika, garlic, and dried tomato

Artisan Gouda cheese & salt content.

Besides the delicious taste of authentic Dutch Gouda farmer’s cheese, the salt content is also significantly lower than in industrially produced Gouda cheese.

Salt content Gouda CheeseSalt Content
Craxi Gouda farmer’s cheese± 2% salt
Gouda cheese produced industrially± 3.5% salt
Gouda cheese produced industrially with ‘25% less salt’± 2.5% salt

Craxi artisan saltless Gouda cheese

Do you crave a nice piece of cheese but have to follow a strict salt-free diet due to health problems? We make on a small scale small saltless kilo cheeses these kilo cheeses do not go into the brine bath and are therefore salt-free.

Embrace the extraordinary world of artisan Gouda cheese and open your taste buds to an unparalleled culinary adventure. Say goodbye to bland and predictable factory-made Gouda cheeses and embark on a journey that celebrates flavor, craftsmanship, and tradition. Whether you’re a cheese aficionado, a food lover, or simply curious about experiencing Gouda cheese in its purest form, artisan Gouda cheese promises an unforgettable taste sensation that will leave you craving more. Discover the magic of artisanal Gouda cheese, and let your taste buds revel in its unique flavors and unrivaled quality.

Where can you buy artisan Dutch Gouda cheese in Spain?

Craxi Queso in Málaga offers a wide variety of the best traditional Dutch raw cow’s milk Gouda cheeses. Natural artisan Gouda cheeses range from soft/young to old, with a curing time of 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, and 36 months. Smoked Gouda cheese and Gouda cheeses with herbs and spices.

You can also order our artisanal Gouda cheeses online in our webshop. We deliver your online cheese order to your home on the peninsula using a refrigerated transport service.

Where to find us: Craxi Gouda Cheese Shops in Malaga

Malaga Markets. Craxi artisanal Gouda cheese at the Huelin Market and the Merced Market in Malaga.

Location of the Craxi cheese shop in the center of Malaga:

  • Craxi Gouda cheese Shop: Mercado de la Merced, Stall 14.
  • Address: Calle la Merced, 4, Centro District, 29012 Malaga, Spain.
  • Phone number: +34 624 48 57 73.
  • Gouda cheese shop opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Find our Gouda cheese shop in Malaga on Google maps: 📍 Mercado de la Merced.

Location of the Craxi cheese shop in the Huelin neighborhood of Malaga:

  • Craxi Gouda cheese Shop: Huelin Market, Stall 7-8.
  • Address: Calle la Hoz, 37, Carretera de Cádiz, 29002 Málaga, Spain.
  • Phone number: +34 624 48 57 73.
  • Gouda cheese shop opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
  • Find our Gouda cheese shop in Malaga on Google maps: 📍 Mercado de Huelin.

Do you have a question about our artisan Gouda cheese? please feel free to contact the Craxi Cheese team in Malaga

If you have any questions about our Gouda cheese, your cheese order or shipping, do not hesitate to contact us through the contact form or the WhatsApp button. As soon as we have received your message, you will hear from us as soon as possible.

Dutch artisan cheese in Malaga -Cheese shop with the authentic raw-milk Gouda cheese

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Gouda Cheese – Instagram.

Craxi Cheese Shop in the La Merced Market in Málaga.

Craxi Cheese Shop in the Huelin Market in Málaga.

Authentic Dutch artisanal cheese – Craxi Queso.

Natural cheeses – Craxi natural cheeses.

Herb cheeses – Craxi cheeses with herb and spices.

Order cheese online – Web shop Spain.

Artisanal Gouda Cheese vs. Industrial Gouda – Craxi Queso.

Cheese shop near me in Malaga.

Markets in Malaga.

Artisan Craxi Cheese packs – Craxi Goudalicious 3-pack.

Surprise a cheese lover! – Gift card.

Craxi cheese – FAQ.

Gouda cheese delivered to your door – Shipping costs.

Craxi Queso in Spanjevandaag – Spanjevandaag.

Article in the Málaga Hoy newspaper about Craxi cheese.

Sur in inglés – Craxi Queso.

Craxi cheese in the Press – El diario El Español.

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Herb Cheeses – Gouda with Aromatic Herbs

Craxi Dutch herb cheeses – Artisan Gouda.

Small artisan Gouda Herb Cheeses, small Gouda cheese wheels with a weight of ±500gr or ±1 kilo, Dutch Gouda farmer's cheeses with spices and aromatic herbs

Craxi artisan Gouda herb cheeses.

Gouda cheese is a beloved cheese around the world, but have you ever tried the herb-infused varieties made from raw cow’s milk on a traditional cheese farm in the Netherlands? The difference in quality and taste is truly remarkable.

Although the vast majority of all Gouda cheese nowadays is made in cheese factories, authentic Dutch raw milk Gouda cheese is the well-kept “secret”!

We know we are preaching to the choir, but the difference between factory-made Gouda cheese and authentic Dutch Gouda farmer’s cheese is truly stunning in flavour.

The still family-owned cheese farms in the Netherlands have been producing the traditional Gouda cheese for generations using only raw cow’s milk from their own cows. The result is a cheese with a smoother, creamier texture and a richer, more complex flavor than factory-made Gouda cheese.

The production process of raw milk Gouda cheese allows the natural flavours of the milk to emerge, resulting in a cheese with a unique taste experience. Factory-made Gouda cheese is made from pasteurised milk that has been homogenised, losing much of its natural flavour and complexity.

Not only is raw milk Gouda more flavourful and complex, but also its salt content is 25 percent lower than factory-made Gouda cheese!

Have you ever tried herb-enriched Gouda farmer’s cheeses?

We make these raw-milk aromatic herb cheeses in a 500g cheese wheel and as a 1kg cheese wheel.

Our Craxi raw milk Gouda herb cheeses are available in our cheese shop in Málaga or can be ordered online through our webshop.

First our Craxi – 500-gr artisan Gouda cheese wheels with herbs.

  • BLACK TRUFFLE CHEESE: Gouda cheese with black summer truffle.
  • ONION & GARLIC CHEESE: Gouda cheese with onion, garlic, paprika, ginger, and horseradish.
  • ITALIAN HERBS CHEESE: Gouda cheese with dried tomato pieces, onion, paprika, garlic, basil, thyme, and pepper.
  • CHILLIES CHEESE: Gouda cheese with chilli peppers.
  • GREEN PESTO CHEESE: Gouda cheese with basil, pepper, garlic, oregano leaf, and paprika.
  • RED PESTO CHEESE: Gouda cheese with chilli peppers, basil, garlic, oregano leaf, pepper, and paprika.
  • FENUGREEK CHEESE: Gouda cheese with fenugreek seeds.
  • CUMIN CHEESE: Gouda cheese with cumin seeds.
  • IBERIAN HERBS CHEESE: Gouda cheese with basil, thyme, black pepper, onion, paprika, garlic, and dried tomato pieces.
Artisanal gouda 500gr herb cheeses, small raw milk gouda wheel with spices, and aromatic herbs. Cheese wheel weight of ±500gr.
Craxi Gouda 500gr cheese wheel

Second our Craxi herb cheeses – 1-kilo artisan Gouda cheese wheels with herbs.

  • GREEN PESTO CHEESE: Gouda cheese with basil, pepper, garlic, oregano leaf, and paprika.
  • RED PESTO CHEESE: Gouda cheese with chilli peppers, basil, garlic, oregano leaf, pepper, and paprika.
  • ITALIAN HERBS CHEESE: Gouda cheese with dried tomato pieces, onion, paprika, garlic, basil, thyme, and pepper.
  • ONION & GARLIC CHEESE: Gouda cheese with onion, garlic, paprika, ginger, and horseradish.
  • CHILLIES CHEESE: Gouda cheese with chilli peppers.
  • FENUGREEK CHEESE: Gouda cheese with fenugreek seeds.
  • CUMIN CHEESE: Gouda cheese with cumin seeds.
  • IBERIAN HERBS CHEESE: Gouda cheese with basil, thyme, black pepper, onion, paprika, garlic, and dried tomato pieces.
Artisanal gouda 1-kilo herb cheeses, small raw milk gouda wheel with spices, and aromatic herbs. Cheese wheel weight of ±1000gr.
Craxi Gouda 1-kilo cheese wheel

If you want to experience the true flavor and quality of Gouda cheese! Look for raw milk varieties made on small, traditional farms in the Netherlands like our Craxi Gouda cheeses. The difference in taste is truly worth the effort to seek out.

Do you have a question, please feel free to contact us via our contact form.

Location Craxi Gouda cheese shop: Address, Mercado de la Merced, Stall 14, Calle Merced, 4, 29012 Málaga, Spain.

Contact page Craxi artisan gouda cheeses, Dutch raw milk farmstead gouda cheese

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Origin Gouda Cheese

The origin of Gouda Cheese by Craxi Gouda farm cheese.

The Goudse Waag was formerly used to weigh cheese, the origin of Gouda cheese by Craxi Gouda farm cheese
Goudse waag inside
The Goudse waag, the origin of Gouda cheese by Craxi Gouda farm cheese
Goudse waag outside
Gouda's 15th Century Town Hall, the origin of Gouda cheese by Craxi Gouda farm cheese
Gouda’s Town Hall

The origin of Gouda Cheese.

Today, Gouda has become an international household name and is considered one of the most popular cheeses in the world. Gouda ranks third among the most consumed cheeses in the world, first is Mozzarella, followed by Parmesan, and fourth is Cheddar.

In the Netherlands, 650 million kilos of Gouda cheese are produced every year. Most of it is produced industrially from pasteurised milk, But the good news for true cheese lovers is: there are still around 280 farmers across the country making authentic gouda cheese from raw milk on their cheese farms in the traditional way!

This type of Gouda is given the title Boerenkaas (Gouda farmer’s cheese) and is protected under EU trade laws. This cheese must be made from untreated milk and prepared according to certain historical standards.

The place of origin of Gouda cheese is the town of Gouda.

There is no country in the world where people don’t know Gouda cheese! People always immediately associate the word Gouda with cheese but do not know that Gouda is a city in the Netherlands where the origins of Gouda cheese began many centuries ago.

In the town of Gouda in the Netherlands, there have been cheese markets since the beginning of the 14th century where this ‘Dutch gold’ was traded. Gouda was the center of the cheese trade; buying, selling, and exporting took place mainly in this town.

The origin of Gouda cheese is the Netherlands, but does all Gouda cheese come from the Netherlands?

The export of factory Gouda cheese from the Netherlands was and still is successful, but “Gouda” is not a protected name with the result that in many countries the cheese is copied in an attempt to get a piece of the ‘pie’. As a result, a huge load of fake Gouda floods the markets and whose quality is often far below Dutch quality standards. It wasn’t until 2010 that legislation was introduced that curbed this somewhat. The product was given (Gouda factory cheese) a protected geographical indication. This means that the name “Gouda Holland” is protected for Dutch Gouda factory cheese. If you buy cheese with this designation, then the milk comes from the Netherlands and the cheese is produced and matured in the Netherlands.

Logo Dutch Gouda factory cheese
Gouda Holland (Dutch Gouda factory cheese) bears the logo of the European Union, tulips, milk jugs, and windmills.

How do you know you’re buying the original authentic raw milk gouda farmer’s cheese?

Fortunately, authentic gouda cheese is still made in the traditional way with great passion and craftsmanship on cheese farms in the Netherlands. This premium quality gouda farm cheese can be ordered from our Craxi webshop but is also widely available in the Craxi gouda farm cheese store in Malaga, Spain.

Craxi Dutch Gouda farmer's cheese is a Guaranteed Traditional Speciality (TSG)

Craxi Dutch Gouda farmer’s cheese is a Guaranteed Traditional Speciality (TSG)

If you have any further questions please contact us via the contact form.

Just eat real cheese, not because we say so, but because it’s just so much tastier than factory cheese!

Only 100% fresh milk is still used for the production of Boerenkaas (Gouda farmer’s cheese), straight from the cow. So Boerenkaas is always made from so-called ‘raw’ milk. Milk that has not undergone any further treatment. That – together with the traditional preparation – makes the flavour of Boerenkaas so rich, powerful, and unique. All the taste characteristics of the milk are retained. Due to the presence of enzymes and bacteria that naturally occur in milk, cheese made with raw milk gains flavour.

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Craxi Cheese Shop in the La Merced Market in Málaga.

Craxi Cheese Shop in the Huelin Market in Málaga.

Authentic Dutch artisanal cheese – Craxi Queso.

Natural cheeses – Craxi natural cheeses.

Herb cheeses – Craxi cheeses with herb and spices.

Order cheese online – Web shop Spain.

Artisanal Gouda Cheese vs. Industrial Gouda – Craxi Queso.

Cheese shop near me in Malaga.

Markets in Malaga.

Artisan Craxi Cheese packs – Craxi Goudalicious 3-pack.

Surprise a cheese lover! – Gift card.

Craxi cheese – FAQ.

Gouda cheese delivered to your door – Shipping costs.

Craxi Queso in Spanjevandaag – Spanjevandaag.

Article in the Málaga Hoy newspaper about Craxi cheese.

Sur in inglés – Craxi Queso.

Craxi cheese in the Press – El diario El Español.

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PREMIUM FLAVOR AND QUALITY. CRAXI ARTISAN GOUDA CHEESE IN MÁLAGA
Where did they start making Gouda cheese?

The place of origin of the world-famous Gouda cheese is the town of Gouda in the Netherlands. As Gouda cheese is not a protected name, this popular cheese is made all over the world in cheese factories. The authentic Gouda cheese was and still is made from raw milk. This raw milk gouda farmer’s cheese is still made on a small scale on cheese farms in the Netherlands. Unlike the name gouda cheese, Dutch Gouda farmer’s cheese is recognised by the European Union as a guaranteed traditional speciality.