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Edam Cheese Trivia Quiz

One of my favourite cheeses is Edam. See what you know about this cheese. Many thanks to WesleyCrusher.

A multiple-choice quiz by purcy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
purcy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
308,120

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
908

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where does Edam cheese originate from? Hint

The Netherlands

France

Spain

Germany

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Question 2 of 10

2. What colour is Edam cheese? Hint

yellow

white with mould

white

orange

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Question 3 of 10

3. What milk is Edam cheese made from? Hint

goat or sheep

cow or goat

sheep or cow

yak or goat

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is used to coat Edam cheese? Hint

leather

wax

skin

wool

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Question 5 of 10

5. There is a French version of Edam. What is this cheese called? Hint

Babybel

Gouda

Mimolette

Bruyere

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Question 6 of 10

6. If Edam cheese is coated with green wax, what does it contain? Hint

chives

garlic

onion

cranberry

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Question 7 of 10

7. A black wax coating can be used for Edam cheese. What does this signify? Hint

maturity

calorie content

newness

fat content

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Question 8 of 10

8. Unopened, how long can Edam cheese be stored? Hint

one year

two years

six months

three months

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the Netherlands, which company is the main producer of Edam cheese? Hint

Kraft

Leerdammer

Babybel

Royal Friesland Foods

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which wine is recommended to be drunk with Edam cheese? Hint

Lambrini

Pinot Noir

Lambrusco

Chardonnay

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where does Edam cheese originate from?

Answer: The Netherlands

Edam cheese originates in The Netherlands. Edam can be found in the North province of Holland. Different fruits complement Edam in its mild and aged state. Mild Edam can be complemented with fruits such as peaches, melons, apricots, and cherries. Pears and apples can be the fruits to accompany Edam in its aged state.

2. What colour is Edam cheese?

Answer: yellow

Edam cheese is a pale, yellow coloured cheese. Its flavour can be salty, sweet and nutty, without a cheesy smell. Edam contains less fat in comparison to most other cheeses.

3. What milk is Edam cheese made from?

Answer: cow or goat

Edam cheese is made from cows' or goats' milk, which can be skimmed or semi-skimmed. The most popular cows' milk used is taken from the piebald Frisian cow.

4. What is used to coat Edam cheese?

Answer: wax

Paraffin wax is used to coat Edam cheese. The normal colouring of the paraffin wax is red. The cheese is coated for export and in the high tourist season. In Holland the cheese is not waxed due to rapid distribution. There are also other wax colours used, a pale yellow can be used for Edam that is low fat in content.

5. There is a French version of Edam. What is this cheese called?

Answer: Mimolette

At Louis XIV request a cheese was produced to look like Edam. This cheese was named Mimolette. The cheese was made from cows' milk and a colourant achiote added to give it an orange colour.

6. If Edam cheese is coated with green wax, what does it contain?

Answer: garlic

In the UK, Edam cheese can be purchased with a green paraffin wax colouring and contains garlic. Other herbs and spices may also be added.

7. A black wax coating can be used for Edam cheese. What does this signify?

Answer: maturity

Edam cheese is coated with black paraffin wax when it is more than seventeen weeks old. This Edam cheese has a crumbly texture with a stronger taste.

8. Unopened, how long can Edam cheese be stored?

Answer: one year

Undisturbed in its wrapping Edam cheese can be stored for a year. When Edam is opened for consumption, it can be stored in the fridge for a month. Edam cheese won best of class in the 2008 World Championship Cheese Contest. It was nominated for fifteen awards.

9. In the Netherlands, which company is the main producer of Edam cheese?

Answer: Royal Friesland Foods

The main producer is a company by the name of "Royal Friesland Foods". This company was founded in 1879 and has its headquarters at Meppel. Meppel acquired city rights in 1809 and can be found in Holland's province of Drenthe.

10. Which wine is recommended to be drunk with Edam cheese?

Answer: Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is the recommended wine to drink. In French, Pinot Noir means pine, black. This wine is linked to Burgundy in France, although many other countries also produce the wine. Its cluster of grape reportedly resemble a pine cone.

Source: Author purcy

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