Edam, another Dutch semi-skimmed cow's milk cheese, holds significant appeal for its commendable fat and calorie efficiency, offering a satisfying texture and flavor without the heavy nutritional load of its fuller-fat counterparts, thus making it an excellent selection for calorie-restricted diets. Like its cousin Gouda, Edam has been studied for possessing specific peptides derived during fermentation that exhibit Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory properties, suggesting a direct physiological role in potentially assisting with the management of high blood pressure.
