Blue-veined
🔵Cheeses with distinctive blue or blue-green veins of Penicillium roqueforti or similar molds throughout. They typically have tangy, spicy flavors and crumbly textures.
Characteristics of Blue-veined Cheeses:
- ✓ Blue or blue-green veins of mold throughout
- ✓ Pungent, spicy flavors
- ✓ Typically crumbly texture
- ✓ Purposefully aged with Penicillium molds
- ✓ Pierced during aging to introduce oxygen
- ✓ Strong aroma and flavor profile
- ✓ Often pairs well with sweet foods
Examples of Blue-veined Cheeses:
- 🧀 Roquefort
- 🧀 Stilton
- 🧀 Gorgonzola
- 🧀 Danish Blue
- 🧀 Cabrales
