This Artisanal Cheese May Be Going Extinct

2021-02-26 Epermarket

The cheese that is known for its beautiful white robe and soft, oozing texture, with it's in-your-face-flavor, is increasingly rare - even in France. Known as Camembert de Normandie, this artisanal cheese has been protected since 1983 under stringent Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) rules. The level of quality established by these rules dictates that artisanal Camembert cheese must be produced from raw, unpasteurized milk from Normandy cows. Thus, artisanal French cheeses are in danger of becoming extinct due to increasingly stiff hygiene regulations enforced on small producers, and a general decline for artisan-made cheeses in the country.

Normandy, a northwestern region of France, is famous for producing rich milk and excellent cheeses. And when it comes to Camembert, the taste and flavor are inextricably linked to the land the cows graze on. But only cheeses that meet the AOP conditions (currently estimated at just 10% of total production in France) can be labeled Camembert de Normandie. 

However, this is not to say that all Camembert produced by industrial dairy producers, who use pasteurized milk for health, regulatory, or safety reasons, lacks in sublime texture and flavor. Brands like Cœur de Lion claim to have "quickly conquered the French’s heart", making it "one of their favorite cheeses, thanks to the perfect balance between strength and mildness, power, and smoothness." 

Still, cheese connoisseurs have noted that unpasteurized cheeses tend to be more flavorful. This is because bacterial compounds in unpasteurized cheese are not destroyed, and thus result in a much more powerful cheese. 

So what does the future hold for artisanal Camembert? If the demand is able to sustain the supply, and vice versa, perhaps artisanal French cheeses will not meet their gloomy destiny anytime soon. 

Serving Camembert

Camembert cheese tastes the best at room temperature, not straight from the refrigerator. Take it out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before you want to eat it so it has time to warm up.

When it comes to serving Camembert, consider plating the cheese with sliced apples and crusty bread. You can always drizzle a bit of honey to sweeten the cheese if you find that it's a bit too strong. And if you are curious about whether the rind is edible or not; the answer is yes! Some people love the additional flavor it gives to the cheese, while others only want to taste the creamy interior. 

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