Leerdammer Jong Belegen cheese

Leerdammer Jong Belegen is a semi-hard Dutch cheese made from cow's milk, known for its creamy white texture and distinct holes. Developed in 1977 by Cees Boterkooper and Bastiaan Baars, it combines the mild flavor of Gouda with the characteristic holes of Emmental. The cheese is produced in Schoonrewoerd, Netherlands, and also in France. In 2021, the Bel Group transferred ownership of the Leerdammer brand to Lactalis, a French dairy company, in exchange for Lactalis's shares in Bel Group, retaining a 0.9% stake. Leerdammer is available in supermarkets across Europe, Russia, and the United States.