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The Cheese that Saved a Town: Edam’s Seafaring Secret Edam cheese, known for its red wax coating, was once a lifesaver for Dutch sailors. During the Golden Age of Exploration (16th–17th centuries), Edam’s dense, non-perishable cheese became a staple on long voyages. Unlike other cheeses, it didn’t spoil easily, thanks to its low moisture content and protective wax shell. Legend says that during a brutal storm, a sinking ship’s crew survived by clinging to barrels of Edam cheese until rescue arrived. To this day, Edam is nicknamed the “sailor’s cheese,” and its iconic spherical shape is said to symbolize the globe—a nod to Holland’s seafaring heritage.
The Cheese Bell of Alkmaar: A Symbol of Freedom The Alkmaar Cheese Market, one of the oldest in the Netherlands, has a quirky tradition involving a bell. In 1593, when the market was officially established, a bell was rung to signal the start and end of trading. But there’s a twist: During the Spanish siege of Alkmaar in 1573 (part of the Eighty Years’ War), locals allegedly used giant cheese wheels as barricades to defend the city. After their victory, the cheese market became a symbol of resilience and freedom. Today, the ceremonial ringing of the bell at the market honors that history, and visitors can watch porters in white suits carry cheese on wooden stretchers, just as their ancestors did.
