Washed-rind Soft-ripened
🧀Cheeses whose rinds are washed with brine, beer, wine, spirits or other solutions during aging, encouraging the growth of bacteria that create distinctive aromas and flavors.
Characteristics of Washed-rind Soft-ripened Cheeses:
- ✓ Rind washed with brine, beer, wine or spirits
- ✓ Distinctive orange or red-orange rind
- ✓ Strong, pungent aroma ("stinky cheeses")
- ✓ Contrasting mild, creamy interior
- ✓ Complex, meaty flavors
- ✓ Higher moisture than semi-hard cheeses
- ✓ Often sticky rind surface
Examples of Washed-rind Soft-ripened Cheeses:
- 🧀 Époisses
- 🧀 Limburger
- 🧀 Taleggio
- 🧀 Reblochon
- 🧀 Muenster
Washed-rind Soft-ripened Cheeses in Our Collection
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