16oz. (1lb.) Red wax block Individually wrapped for retail Edam is a semi-hard cheese that originated in the Netherlands, it is named after the town of edam in the province of north holland. When this cheese is left to age, it intensifies in taste. Its flavor is mild, salty and nutty at the early stage and gets sharper with aging. It has a blend of creamy and nutty tones with hints of salt. Edam cheese at an early stage goes very well with fruits like peaches, apricots, and cherries, while the aged edam cheese is best paired with pears and apples. Pairs well with pinot gris, dry riesling, semidry riesling, champagne, chardonnay and shiraz.