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Coolea Cheese

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Coolea is a type of cow's milk cheese that consists of a smooth, Gouda-like texture with rich, sweet, caramelly flavours. Like Gouda, Coolea cheese is covered in a thick, solid wax rind which contributes to the cheese's flavour and texture.[citation needed]

Country of origin
Ireland
RegionWest Cork
TownCoolea
Source of milk
cows[1]
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Coolea
Country of origin
Ireland
RegionWest Cork
TownCoolea
Source of milk
cows[1]
PasteurisedYes
TextureHard
Fat content
45%
Weight900 g (32 oz), 5.5 kg (12 lb) and 9 kg (20 lb)
Aging timeSix to twelve months
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Since the late 1970s, Coolea has been made from an old Dutch Gouda recipe by the Willems family in the Coolea area of County Cork in Ireland.[2] It has won a number of awards both nationally and internationally.[3]

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