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Out of what is the white rind on brie cheese made?

Question #150386. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Dec 26 2023.
Originally posted Dec 26 2023 9:52 PM.

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The white rind is an edible mould which gives Brie its distinctive flavour.

The cheesemaker inoculates the cheese with Penicillium candidum. The mould blooms on the surface of the cheese. The cheesemaker continually pats the mould down, and this is what forms the rind.

link https://www.bonappetit.com/story/stop-leaving-brie-rind-behind
Response last updated by psnz on Dec 26 2023.
Dec 26 2023, 9:54 PM
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