Yellow gold: Cheese from the Netherlands and Belgium

There is probably no other cheese that is as easy to like as Gouda. Its accessible aroma – sweet, nutty, mild –makes it a mainstay of sandwiches and cheese platters, and great for cooking and gratins. And this versatility is reflected in sales: With sales of over €82 million in 2022, Gouda is by far the most popular type of cheese among Austrians, a full €17 million ahead of mozzarella in second place.