Camembert
noun
Cam·em·bert
ˈka-məm-ˌber 
: a soft surface-ripened cheese with a thin grayish-white rind and a yellow interior
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Very creamy soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert are delightful with French Vouvray, which is made demi-sweet, as would Champagnes so designated.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Its crisp acidity and bright citrus notes complement a soft, creamy and mildly rich cheese, like a Brie or Camembert.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Related article 10 people infected in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, CDC says
Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Pasteurization status can vary for softer cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue cheese, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and queso fresco.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Other cheeses involved in the recall include Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, La Bonne Vie Brie, La Bonne Vie Camembert, Industrial Brie, Market Basket Brie, and Supreme Oval, each with a best-by date of December 24, 2024.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The La Bonne Vie cheeses, both Brie and Camembert, were sold in 6/8oz packets featuring pictures of the Eiffel Tower in black and red circles respectively.
—Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The recalled products include Brie and Camembert cheeses sold at multiple retailers, including Aldi and Market Basket.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Its crisp acidity and bright citrus notes complement a soft, creamy and mildly rich cheese, like a Brie or Camembert.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Related article 10 people infected in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, CDC says
Hard aged raw milk cheeses like cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan or Swiss are much less risky than soft raw milk cheese like queso fresco, feta, Camembert or Brie, Schaffner said.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Pasteurization status can vary for softer cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue cheese, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and queso fresco.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Other cheeses involved in the recall include Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, La Bonne Vie Brie, La Bonne Vie Camembert, Industrial Brie, Market Basket Brie, and Supreme Oval, each with a best-by date of December 24, 2024.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The La Bonne Vie cheeses, both Brie and Camembert, were sold in 6/8oz packets featuring pictures of the Eiffel Tower in black and red circles respectively.
—Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The recalled products include Brie and Camembert cheeses sold at multiple retailers, including Aldi and Market Basket.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Camembert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Camembert. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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Camembert
noun
Cam·em·bert
ˈkam-əm-ˌbe(ə)r
: a soft cheese with a whitish rind and a yellow inside
Etymology
named for Camembert, a village in France where the cheese is made
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