Edam

Edam (dutch: edammer, [ˈeːdɑmər]) is a semi-hard cheese that originated in the netherlands, and is named after the town of edam in the province of north holland. edam is traditionally sold in flat-ended spheres with a pale yellow interior and a coat, or rind, of red paraffin wax. edam ages and travels well, and does not spoil; it only hardens. these qualities (among others) made it the world's most popular cheese between the 14th and 18th centuries, both at sea and in remote colonies.

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