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Smoked Gouda Cheese - Eichtens Cheese

Contains liquid smoke flavoring

This Gouda is aged at least 60 days and sourced from a third-generation family farm in Minnesota. It contains liquid smoke flavoring.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesContains dairy
$6.75 lowest price at Eichtens Cheeses, Gifts & Foods
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
100caloriesPer serving · 1 oz. (28g) GOUDA
Protein
7g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
230mg▼
Saturated fat
5g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Pasteurized Cows Milk, Culture, Vegetable Rennet, Salt Brine, Hickory Smoke Liquid Flavor
Product details
OriginMinnesota
“Sourced from a 3rd generation family farm in Minnesota, this European style gouda with an all-natural smokey flavoring.” — the product page
79 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as dairyHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%77
Ingredients · counts 20%100
Processing · counts 15%60
Sourcing · counts 20%78
Transparency · counts 15%76
Why it scores 79
Nutrition 77 · Compared with other cheeses: more protein (7 g), more sodium (230 mg); no added sugar per 1 oz. (28g) GOUDA
Ingredients 100 · 5 ingredients; no added sugar, seed oils, dyes or flagged additives
Processing 60 · Cheese aged 60 days or longer, with liquid smoke flavoring
Sourcing 78 · Sourced from Eichtens' Minnesota family farm; no animal-raising practice stated
Transparency 76 · Complete ingredient list and Minnesota family-farm source are stated
Contains liquid smoke flavoring
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
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Ingredients
Pasteurized Cows Milk Culture Vegetable Rennet Salt Brine Hickory Smoke Liquid Flavor
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Sourcing

Indulge in the rich and robust flavor of Eichtens Smoked Gouda Cheese. Sourced from a 3rd generation family farm in Minnesota, this European style gouda with an all-natural smokey flavoring. Perfect for any cheese lover, this artisan gouda will add a delightful touch to any dish. Eichtens Smoked Gouda cheese is a semi-hard cheese that is celebrated for its rich, unique buttery flavor and smooth texture.  Pasteurized Fresh cow’s milk/Vegetable rennet Aged 60 days and/or longer/The longer the aging period, the stronger the flavor. Eichtens is a 3rd G

AdditivesNo additives found

No additives, added sugars, seed oils or flavourings found in the ingredient list.

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