Where does name Amstelvelder come from? 

Amstelvelder is named after the Amstelveld square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. From 1876 till today this square is used as a market. Till 1941 this market was mainly used by Jewish merchants. Nowadays there is a statue on the square of the most famous Jewish merchant Kokadorus (real name: Meijer Linnewiel 1876 - 1934). 

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Is Amstelvelder Cholov Yisroel?

Yes, Amstelvelder Cheese is Mehadrin Cholov Yisroel.

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Is Amstelvelder Kosher for Passover?

Yes, the whole Amstelvelder Cheese range is Kosher for Passover.

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Which company is providing the hechsher and is supervising the production?

All productions of Amstelvelder are under strict supervision of Vaad Hakashrus Belz USA. 

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Where can I purchase Amstelvelder?

Please ask your question via the contact us form.

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Do I need to wait 6 hours before eating meat?

All Amstelvelder cheeses are aged for less then 2 months, therefore you do not have to wait 6 hours before eating meat after having eaten Amstelvelder.

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Can I eat cheese if I have a gluten allergy?

Yes, you can eat cheese. Cheese does not contain gluten.