Artikaas Youngsters Hickory Smoked Gouda is an authentic Dutch artisan cheese imported from the Netherlands, sold by the pound as a random-weight wedge cut from a natural wheel. Made by Artikaas, a cheesemaker with more than six generations of Dutch Gouda expertise, this cheese is crafted using pasteurized cow's milk, traditional animal rennet, and genuine hickory smoking for a rich, pervasive smokiness that infuses the entire block—not just the outer rind.

The texture is smooth, soft, and creamy with a rich buttery character that firms slightly toward the natural edible rind. The hickory smoke flavor is bold enough to shine through sandwiches, melted dishes, and charcuterie boards without being overwhelming, evoking a savory bacon-like aroma. Artikaas Smoked Gouda took Best in Class (First Place) in its category at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest out of over 3,300 entries worldwide.

Nutrition per serving (1 oz): 112 calories, 7g protein, 9g total fat (6g saturated fat), 0g total sugars, approximately 9% DV sodium, 20% DV calcium. Ingredients: Pasteurized cow's milk, salt, rennet, colour (carotenes), starter culture. Contains: Milk. Imported from the Netherlands.