National Moldy Cheese Day: What Is Moldy Cheese & Is It Safe?

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What Is Moldy Cheese?

As most cheeses are generally mold, there are only a few types of moldy cheeses that are safe to consume.

Those cheeses that have been carefully cultivated over time, like Brie are safe to eat. You must, however, avoid the ones that may have grown moldy over time, as you forgot the cheese in the fridge.

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What Type Is Safe To Eat?

Celebrated each year on October 9, which encourages people to consume coloured moldy cheeses. And it’s a great day to indulge in your favourite recipes.

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National Moldy Cheese Day

Moldy cheese is available in a variety of types and here’s a list of cheeses that you can relish.

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Types Of Moldy Cheese

A moldy cheese variant from France, it’s made from sheep’s milk and is famous for its pungent smell.

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1. Roquefort

This is a surface-ripened cow's milk cheese that is moist, soft, and creamy in texture.

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2. Camembert

Featuring white edible rind, the interior of this cheese is marbled with blue penicillium roqueforti mold.

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3. Brie Bleu

This is a blue-hued veined PDO Italian blue cheese, and it’s made from unskimmed cow's milk.

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4. Gorgonzola

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So, how are you celebrating National Moldy Cheese Day?