This cheese just beckons with its eyes! Meet Maasdam! Maasdam is a representative of semi-hard cheeses. It has a sweet-nutty taste and eyes ranging in size from 1 to 3 cm. This variety is originally from the Netherlands, got its name in honor of the small Dutch town of Maasdam. Dutch cheesemakers sought to outdo the Swiss and came up with their own cheese back in the 14th century. This is how this special variety turned out, which stands out among its cheese counterparts. Large eyes are the "work" of propionic acid bacteria. By the way, the eyes are not just a distinctive feature of the variety, they are a kind of indicator of the maturity of the product. At the Verkhnedvinsky dairy, large cheese heads mature on the shelves for at least a month, and every three days they are turned over so that the eyes are properly rounded. By the way, the Maasdam of Verkhnedvinsk cheese makers received the gold medal of the "Best Product-2019" competition at the PRODEXPO-2019 international exhibition in Moscow!To fully enjoy the taste of Maasdam, it is recommended to eat it separately from all products. A cheese plate can be supplemented with bread, fresh vegetables or fruits. But this kind of cheese melts perfectly, so it is ideal for cooking, for example, hot sandwiches, pizza or fondue.