Controlling the source of raw milk is the first step to market premium quality of natural cheese. Different laboratory tests are applied to the raw milk to approve its specification according to the quality required, and then it is heat-treated as per the dictated international standards for semi-hard cheese production. Additionally, Edam & Gouda are special products that require a unique ripening process for a period of 45 to 75 days in order to reach their distinctive aromas.