{"id":8755,"date":"2025-12-09T08:20:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/urun\/gauda-cheeses-kg\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T05:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:48:43","slug":"gauda-cheeses-kg","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/urun\/gauda-cheeses-kg\/","title":{"rendered":"Gouda Cheese, KG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gouda cheese<\/strong> is a semi-hard cow\u2019s milk cheese supplied by the kilogram to hotels, restaurants, cafes, burger and toast shops, catering companies, and institutional kitchens. Originating in the Netherlands, this cheese has a slightly sweet and nutty aroma, making it a versatile product in the kitchen that can be used safely both on cold platters and in the oven. In Turkey, it is also commonly searched for as \u201cGauda cheese\u201d<\/strong>; both terms refer to the same cheese. <\/p>\n

What makes Gouda valuable in a professional kitchen is its balanced technical profile. According to the Gouda Holland (PGI) standard, which originates in the Netherlands, the fat content in dry matter is defined as 48\u201352%<\/strong>, while the moisture content is set at a maximum of 42.5<\/strong> %. This balance ensures that the cheese melts evenly when heated, while also allowing it to brown later: in laboratory tests, Gouda and Edam begin to brown in the 160\u2013180 \u00b0C<\/strong>, while mozzarella reaches this threshold at 140 \u00b0C<\/strong>. In practice, this means Gouda is more forgiving in dishes that require long cooking times and are heated from above. <\/p>\n

Santral G\u0131da has been supplying wholesale food to Istanbul\u2019s 39 districts six days a week since 1995. Gouda cheese can be included in a regular delivery schedule based on your business\u2019s weekly consumption. We recommend that you contact our sales team for details regarding the product\u2019s brand, lot, and ripeness. <\/p>\n

What is the wholesale price of Gouda cheese?<\/h2>\n

Gouda cheese is sold by the kilogram, and the wholesale price is determined based on the order quantity and delivery frequency. The current list price is displayed on the product page; hotels, restaurants, cafes, and catering businesses can request a case\/wholesale price and a regular supply quote via the “Request a Quote”<\/strong> button or through WhatsApp. If you share your approximate weekly consumption, we can provide a customized price quote for your business. <\/p>\n

For which businesses is Gouda cheese suitable?<\/h2>\n

Gouda is ideal for kitchens that want a single cheese to serve multiple purposes. You can use the same product as slices on breakfast and appetizer platters, as a melting layer in burgers and on toast, and as a topping for gratins and baked goods. This versatility offers a direct operational advantage for hotels and chain cafes looking to reduce the number of items in their inventory. <\/p>\n

It is especially recommended for the following types of businesses: hotel breakfast buffets, brunch and caf\u00e9 menus, burger and sandwich concepts, restaurants specializing in gratins and baked goods, catering, and institutional food service.<\/p>\n

Where is Gouda used in the kitchen?<\/h2>\n

Gouda can be used in both cold and hot dishes. On the cold side, its main uses include breakfast platters, appetizer and cheese platters, sandwiches, and cold buffets; on the hot side, they include toast, burgers, gratins, souffl\u00e9s, croissant and pastry fillings, pasta sauces, and baked vegetable dishes. <\/p>\n

When serving a cheese platter, pairing Gouda with cheeses that have different textures and intensities\u2014such as Grana Padano<\/a> and burrata<\/a> \u2014creates a distinct contrast in character on the plate.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between Gouda and Ka\u015far?<\/h2>\n

Short answer: Kashar has a milky flavor and a salt balance that\u2019s closer to the Turkish palate, while Gouda has a sweeter, nutty flavor and holds up better when baked.<\/strong> The two can be used interchangeably, but the result won\u2019t be the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cheese<\/th>\nCharacter<\/th>\nBaking behavior<\/th>\nTypical uses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Gouda<\/strong><\/td>\nSlightly sweet, nutty<\/td>\nMelts smoothly, browns slowly<\/strong> (160\u2013180 \u00b0C)<\/td>\nBurgers, gratins, toast, appetizer platters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fresh Kashar<\/strong><\/td>\nMilky, with a balanced saltiness<\/td>\nMelts well and stretches<\/td>\nToast, flatbread, breakfast, b\u00f6rek<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Block of mozzarella<\/strong><\/td>\nNeutral, mild<\/td>\nBest stretch, melts early<\/strong> (140 \u00b0C)<\/td>\nPizza, baked pasta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For Kashar cheese, our options include Kiana Full-Fat Fresh Kashar (2 kg<\/a>); for products that prioritize stretch and melt, we offer Kaanlar Block Mozzarella (1 kg<\/a> ).<\/p>\n

How does Gouda behave on pizza and in baked goods?<\/h2>\n

Gouda isn\u2019t a pizza cheese on its own\u2014it doesn\u2019t stretch as much as mozzarella. However, it\u2019s valuable as a blend<\/strong>: thanks to its high browning threshold, it counterbalances the risk of mozzarella browning too early in thick crusts with long baking times, under a salamander, and in convection ovens. For the same reason, it can also be safely used on its own in gratin and broiled dishes. <\/p>\n

For information on the mechanisms that determine how cheese behaves in the oven and the recommended blend ratios, please see our guide to pizza cheese<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wholesale Gouda orders and delivery in Istanbul<\/h2>\n

Santral G\u0131da provides cold-chain deliveries to Istanbul\u2019s 39 districts six days a week. You can place your Gouda cheese orders by phone, via WhatsApp, or through the quote form on the product page. For businesses with regular consumption, a weekly fixed delivery schedule can be arranged; this provides both price advantages and consistent inventory. <\/p>\n

How do you store Gouda cheese?<\/h2>\n

Gouda should be stored between +2 and +8 \u00b0C<\/strong>, either in its original packaging or wrapped airtight. After opening, use plastic wrap or cheese paper to prevent the cut surface from drying out; a dried surface will brown faster than expected in the oven. Freezing is not recommended\u2014the texture deteriorates after thawing, and the melting behavior changes. Cutting and grating the cheese as close to serving time as possible makes a difference in both flavor and baking performance. <\/p>\n

To view our full selection, visit<\/a> our “Cheeses” category<\/a>; to get a custom quote for your business, check out our “Contact Us ” page. Phone: 0212 614 74 80 \u00b7 WhatsApp: 0533 788 55 76 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A semi-hard, slightly sweet and nutty Dutch-style cow\u2019s milk cheese; sold by the kilogram. Thanks to its high browning threshold (160\u2013180 \u00b0C), it is more versatile than mozzarella for burgers, toasts, and gratins; it is also used in slices for breakfast and appetizer platters. Cold-chain delivery to all 39 districts of Istanbul 6 days a week\u2014request a quote for wholesale pricing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[204],"product_cat":[84],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-8755","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-frico","product_cat-cheese","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8755"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8755"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santralgida.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}