Did not know this about the Gouda either.
The non pasteurization is crucial for health benefits IMO. The enzymes survive all through the stomach. The bacterias not! -as long as the stomach acid is strong enough.

One thing I never spend money on, is probiotics. They are expensive, never worked for me, tried several times as digestion IBS was my biggest health problem for many years. Cheap ACV worked way better.

-the enzymes will then build up the good bacterias with the help of prebiotics, fibers from veggies. These cheeses together with eg celery, bell pepper and others; may be close to super food.

I always loved the fact of the french paradox, also italian.

I do love Gruyere, one of my favorites; didnt know they had them with truffles. Now there is something I can wish for christmas:)

Talking of excellent foodstuff; did you know that duck liver is a remedy for influenza? (homeopatic remedy, but probably also in physical form)
http://www.homeowatch.org/history/oscillo.html

The amount of vit A, real one; is a bargain;
http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/the-liver-files/
copper as well.

Aww, what can I say :)
other than thank you.