Home Dutch Food & Drinks Cheese The distinctive red coated Edam cheeseDutch Food & DrinksCheeseThe distinctive red coated Edam cheese07/07/2016photo: nationalebeeldbank.nlDid you know that the distinctive red coated Edam cheese was originally colored with poppy juice? The wax helps preserve the cheese by preventing mold. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Dutch Food & DrinksTasty appetizers: Tomato tulips Dutch Food & DrinksDutch bitterballs with a Korean twist AmsterdamChocolate festival in the heart of Amsterdam