BRIE

Updated 05-May-2020.

Mondo shtuff from around the internet, all about BRIE!

How Long Does Soft Cheese Last? Shelf Life, Storage, Expiry: How long do brie cheese, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and cream cheese last? Shelf life, storage tips & expiration

How To Eat Brie Just Like The French Do: Soft and creamy, Brie is a staple at any memorable gathering. Here are some expert tips on how to eat Brie just like the French do.

Taste test: Irish Brie and Camembert: The Irish cheese-making sector is vibrant these days and with so much choice around, there is no reason for patriotic shoppers to buy cheese from any other country. We tested cow’s milk brie and camembert-style cheeses on the day we bought them.

Wicklow cheese is the best in Ireland!: Wicklow Farmhouse Cheese has yet another award to add to the shelf after winning Best Irish Cheese for its Wicklow Bán Brie at the Global Cheese Awards.

Nutritional Content of Brie Cheese | Livestrong.com: Brie cheese, called “The Queen of Cheeses,” is a soft cheese made from cow’s milk. The majority of cheeses labeled as Brie available from your local grocery store are pasteurized, although raw milk varieties are available from specialty cheese shops and via the Internet.

My botty best at summarizing from Wikipedia: the curd is obtained by adding rennet to raw milk and warming it to a maximum temperature of 37 °C (99 °F). the rind is typically eaten, with its flavor depending largely upon the ingredients used the cheese is then cast into molds, sometimes with a traditional perforated ladle called a pelle à brie . the mold is filled with several thin layers of cheese and drained for approximately brie contains a good amount of both vitamin B12 and vitamin B2 . despite the variety of bries, only two types of cheese can be sold under that name . manufactured in the town it was granted the protection of Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) status in 1980 . it is therefore smaller than Brie de Meaux but is considered to have a stronger flavor and more pun the white outside of the cheese is completely edible, and many eat brie whole . if the outside is firm and the inside is slightly bouncy and resilient, it is ready to serve . overripe Brie may be creamier and almost runny . this particular type of cheese is very rich and creamy, unlike Cheddar . softness allows for rapid widespread growth of bacteria if cheese is not stored correctly the optimal storage temperature for brie is 4 °C (39 °F) or even lower . the cheese should be kept in a tightly sealed container or plastic wrap to avoid contact with moisture and food-spoilage blue or green mould growing on cheese must be discarded immediately so food-borne illness is prevented . mold should not be cut off to continue consumption as there is a high risk of the mold’s spores being already spread Camembert is ripened as a small round cheese 10 cm (4 in) in diameter by about 3 cm (1.25 in) thick and fully covered by rind . once the rind is cut, the cheese typically has Camembert has a stronger, slightly sour, and sometimes chalky taste . texture is softer than that of brie, and if warmed, it will become creamier . the texture of Camember