Balderson Aged Gouda
Gouda aged a full year, not another cheddar. The page says the notes are caramel and a hint of hazelnut. Texture is smooth, and the flavour line reads sweet and nutty.
Made in Canada is printed above a Product of Canada mark. Balderson uses Ontario milk. Lactalis Canada runs plants in Winchester, Belleville, and Windsor. The owner is Lactalis Group in France.
The only size listed is 200 g. Cow's milk is named. Annatto colours it. There is no cream in this ingredient list.
Product Highlights
- •Aged 12 months
- •Aroma listed as medium
- •Sweet and nutty on the flavour line
- •Only a 200 g size is shown
- •Annatto is the colour
Category
Our Canadian score
Strong Canadian ties
Company’s own label claim: “Product of Canada”
Balderson Aged Gouda is marked Made in Canada and Product of Canada, with Ontario milk. Lactalis Group of France owns the brand.
Score breakdown (91% evidenced, high confidence)
“We use Ontario-sourced milk, our unique bacterial culture, microbial enzyme, salt, and for our orange cheddar, a natural food colouring.”
“The company's iconic brands include Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P’tit Québec, Balderson”
“Lactalis Canada has over 30 operating sites including its head office in Toronto, Ontario”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- Ontario, Canada
- Owned By
- Lactalis Canada
- Weight
- 200 g
- Key Ingredients
- Pasteurized milk, annatto
- Certifications
- Product of Canada mark
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Bacterial Culture, Microbial Enzyme, Annatto (Colour).
Contains:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balderson Aged Gouda made in Canada?
Yes. Balderson Aged Gouda prints both Made in Canada and a Product of Canada mark. The about page says the milk comes from Ontario.
Who owns Balderson Aged Gouda?
Lactalis Canada owns Balderson Aged Gouda. The parent company is Lactalis Group in Laval, France. Plants named for the brand are in Ontario.
How long is this gouda aged?
12 months. Balderson Aged Gouda picks up a caramel sweetness and a nutty edge. The texture line says smooth.
What is in Balderson Aged Gouda?
Pasteurized milk, salt, bacterial culture, microbial enzyme, and annatto for colour. Balderson Aged Gouda does not list cream.
What size is sold?
One size. Balderson Aged Gouda lists 200 g only. The page does not publish a nutrition table.
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