Product Reviews and Ratings - South America - Magnasco Edam from igourmet

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(based on 3 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, South America

A tradition of excellence which dates back to the European immigrants has developed into a burgeoning cheese industry for Argentina. Finally earning the international recognition they deserve, these cheeses are more than the mere replicas that their names suggest. Magnasco Edam balls are especially popular in the U.S.A. among our Puerto Rican population. This Edam is an obvious copy of the Dutch original - complete with red wax and cellophane overwrap. It is a touch sharper and a lot harder than the cheese that inspired it. Made from pasteurized whole cow's milk, Magnasco Edam is hard enough to grate and makes a wonderful topping for any rice, vegetable or pasta dish.

Made from pasteurized whole cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 1 lb. form of cheese.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(3), Flavorful(3), Rich(3)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(3)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3)

hardest cheese i've ever encountered

By dendelacroix

from west virginia on 10/23/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, In recipes, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Cheese lover and cook, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

don't be put off by the hardness of this cheese. when i first tried this i told a friend that it could be used as a weapon. just grate off the outer inch all around and keep this for recipes. it's a little softer inside for eating with crackers and fruit. i came to really love the density, as the flavor is wonderful. and it melts beautifully. in fact, of five delicious cheeses ordered, this was the one i finished first. and now i need more. just be prepared for what at first appears to be a hard plastic ball.

true puerto rico " queso de bolla"!!

By aray from white plains, ny on 8/12/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Pungent, Rich

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Enjoy the best, Foodie, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

finally i found it!! edam cheese is everywhere but true hard , aged and sharp as this very hard to find.

Surprisingly good

By Jesse

from PA on 6/18/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese is harder than I expected, but also tastes better than expected. We had it with crackers, fruit, and wine.

Customer Reviews about the Magnasco Edam at igourmet